Author: HARDIE, Martin:
Title: English coloured books. With an introduction by James Laver.
Description: London, Fitzhouse Books, 1990, in-4°, XXIV + 339 p. + 28 plates, clothbound with jacket. ¶ Reprint of a classic, comprehensive study of colour printing, first published in 1906. Hardie's book opens with two chapters on the medieval origins of colour printing and on the methods of book illustration from 1500 to 1800. These are followed ba 22 detailed chapters on individuals, publishers and the development and improvement of special methods and techniques throught the early 20th century. A final chapter deals with collecting. Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage.

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