Description
First edition. A collection of essays which discuss the various aspects of the social and historical contexts of the early printed book in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium and England. The development of the book in the West during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries is also covered. It is illustrated with drawings in black and white and indexed. Name written in ink along top edge of book block. xi+ i , 332, 2 pages. stiff paper wrappers. 8vo..
