Printed in letterpress, with 24 duotone offset illustrations, this book examines the calligraphy of the sixteenth century from Arrighi to Ugo da Carpi, from Tagliente to Celebrino da Udine. As always with Morison, it is full of surprises, for this was Morison s particular passion, and in the area of stylistic comparisons and close observation, Morison was an undisputed master. This is, then, not only the last major Morison text to be published, but also one of fundamental importance, covering the most important period (and ...
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Printed in letterpress, with 24 duotone offset illustrations, this book examines the calligraphy of the sixteenth century from Arrighi to Ugo da Carpi, from Tagliente to Celebrino da Udine. As always with Morison, it is full of surprises, for this was Morison s particular passion, and in the area of stylistic comparisons and close observation, Morison was an undisputed master. This is, then, not only the last major Morison text to be published, but also one of fundamental importance, covering the most important period (and the most beautiful examples) in the history of calligraphy.
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Add this copy of Early Italian Writing-Books: Ranaissance to Baroque to cart. $37.00, like new condition, Sold by Black Swan Books, Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published by David R. Godine.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0879238801. Edited with an introduction by Nicolas Barker. Printed for the Members of Hoc Volo. Illustrated with black-and-white facsimiles. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks in the text. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket.; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; 219 pages.
Add this copy of Early Itlalian Writing-Books; Renaissance to Baroque to cart. $57.00, like new condition, Sold by Columbia Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by David R. Godine.
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As new in very good jacket. Edited Nicolas Barker. Printed for the Members of Hoc Volo; David R. Godine, Publisher, 1990. 1/1200 copies printed. 219pp., index, fold-out illustrations. 8vo. Publisher's folded prospectus laid-in. As new looks unread hardcover, Very Good d/j with minor shelfwear.
Add this copy of Early Italian Writing-Books: Renaissance to Baroque to cart. $110.36, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
