Johann Zainer The Elder & Younger

Hardcover

1985 · Los Angeles

by Amelung, Peter; Ruth Schwab-Rosenthal, translator; Bernard M. Rosenthal, introduction
Los Angeles: Kenneth Karmiole, Bookseller, Inc, 1985. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. One of 150 copies. A handsome leaf book that documents the life and achievements of 15th century printer Johann Zainer and his press. The original leaf contained in the book was printed at Zainer's press sometime between 1478-81. It is from Hugo Ripelin's Compendium Theologiae Veritatis. There are also three reproductions of pages from other books from Zainer's press. Bound in blue cloth with cream title label on spine. The text was printed on Mohawk Superfine paper in Aldine Bembo types by Patrick Reagh, Printers. In fine condition. Measures 8.75 x 11 inches. 22 pages. PRI/120722. (Inventory #: 36155)
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