Description: The Printers Register and Book Binders and Stationers Record from The Newspaper Press Including highly sort after historical articles and information. J. M. Powell & Son,1878 London Early Authentic Antique Edition A significant trade journal in the British early printing industry, it was produced monthly for the interest of printers, newspaper operators, bookbinders, stationers and other related tradesmen. Beginning in 1863, it was the first printing journal to focus on practical articles, trade news and technological improvements. The journal circulated far and wide all around the globe and was soon recognised as a key source of knowledge to anyone in the profession. It was a crucial connection between printers worldwide. This attractive volume holds interesting and insightful articles featuring early Typography alongside some engraved plates and lots of advertising to spark memories of yesteryear. Still the best book on the subject despite being written over 130 years ago. So, whether you are a bibliophile, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the history of printing this early edition with its scarce articles offer a captivating glimpse into our printing past. Condition report as above: Acceptable-Good Condition with consideration of age. Boards are original and all bindings, pages are original (no reprints here). Obvious aging to covers with rubbing, bumps, tears, peeling, missing spine leathers, front & back board fully plus blank pages fully disbound. Spine has no tilt and has kept all but few page intact and all present, the periodicals are mostly bound tight despite outer appearance of boards. Good Solid Bindings with only few loose sheets. Pages have a natural tan and some spotting as expected for age. There are some areas of trapped dust that has caused marks but all text, images are crisp and clear. There is no inscriptions. All pages are crisp, clean and clear throughout. The book is for the most part solid and in Good Condition for age. The book has interesting, highly detailed black and white illustrations and there is lots of advertising from trade of the age. The Etchings are Bright Uncompromised and Compelling, a lovely Scarce book in its original form. Been Sitting on a Book Shelf For Decades and Needs a New Home. Perfect Gift Idea. Please see all images for further details Check out my other items! If you have any questions please ask and I will do my best to help..
Price: 375 GBP
Location: Hull
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Engineering & Technology
Language: English
Illustrator: Powell & Son
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Mixed Authors
Publisher: J. M. Powell & Son
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1878
