A View of Early Typography: Up to About 1600

Book measures 5.5. x 8.5 inches. A reprint of this long-out-of-print and now classic work, which summarizes what can be known about the production and use of type in the first 150 years of printing. Originally a set of lectures, the book is an informal discourse by a master of his topic. The argument is illustrated with a large gathering of pictures. A new introduction by James Mosley explains the significance of the book and gives a short account of Carter’s life and work.

Near Fine in thick French Fold wrappers. Faint sunning to spine, and a trace to edge of back cover near spine. Otherwise Near Fine in square tight binding.