[Marchand, Prosper] Histoire de l'Origine et des Premiers Progrès de l'Imprimerie La Haye: La Veuve Le Vier et Pierre Paupie, 1740 Marchand's work is "from a historical, literary, and typograpic point of view, of high interest." - Bigmore & Wyman. The allegorical frontspiece by J.V. Schley show Minerva and Mercury, descending from Heaven, granting the gift of printing to Germany who in turn gives it to England, Holland, France, and Italy. Very attractive copy of an important book (HISTORY OF PRINTING) First Edition. 4to. Engraved allegorical frontispiece by Schley. 2 parts in one volumes. Contemporary calf, rebacked, original spine laid down and preserving the original endpapers with notes in a contemporary hand on flyleaf. Some slight foxing and toning, otherwise a very handsome copy. Bigmore & Wyman II, p. 22 Price: USD 1,250.00 other currencies   order no. 36933    inquire

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