BERNARD, AUGUSTE, Ives, George B. (translator). GEOFROY TORY Painter and Engraver: First Royal Printer: Reformer of Orthography and Typography under Francois I. An Account of his Life and Works. Riverside Press, N.Y. and Cambridge, 1909.

Price: US$1500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Geofroy Tory (1480-1533). Large 4to. (20), 332pp, (8, index). From the Limited edition of 370. Numbered on the colophon. Green paper board stamped in gilt on both front an back covers. Numerous illustrations printed on hand made paper, edges trimmed. printed in red and black in Riverside Caslon, designed by Bruce Rogers. With the slipcase. The ultimate reference on Geofroy Tory, the French printer of the 16th century. Ref.: Warde: 94; Kelly: 37. Numbered on the colophon from edition of 370. With the bookplate of Helena M. Hand designed by Bruce Rogers. SIGNED by Bruce Rogers in pencil just below the book plate. Perhaps a presentation copy. Also Bookseller address on back inside cover:.O n handmade paper printed in red and black in Riverside Caslon, designed by Bruce Rogers with all borders, decorations and initials redrawn by him. Slipcase with the label. More Photos available. Green paper board stamped in gilt on both front an back covers

Seller: L'Estampe Originale ABAA/ILAB-LILA, Saratoga, CA, U.S.A.