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KELLY, ERIC P. - At the Sign of the Golden Compass a Tale of the Printing House of Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, 1576

Title: At the Sign of the Golden Compass a Tale of the Printing House of Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, 1576
Description: New York: Macmillan Company, 1938. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Raymond Lufkin. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. There is some beginning toning to the edges of the text block. "Plantin was a prolific printer and prosperous entrepreneur, publishing more than 40 editions of emblem books. His most important work is considered to be the Biblia Regia (King's Bible) , also known as the Plantin Polyglot. Facing increasing pressure and turmoil in the Netherlands, Plantin needed to find a patron that would not fall victim to claims of heresy or being a Protestant sympathizer. In spite of clerical opposition, Plantin was encouraged by King Philip II of Spain, who sent him the learned Benito Arias Montano to lead the editorship. " "Morning that was blithe and red in the month of June, 1576, in the reign of our gracious lady, Elizabeth, Regina, came slanting across the City of London." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

Keywords: Books On Books Eric P. Kelly Christopher Plantin Printing Printing Houses Raymond Lufkin Books on Books

Price: US$ 20.00 Seller: S. Howlett-West Books
- Book number: 43200

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