Imprenta Real 1793. paperback. Aceptable. Madrid 1793. Imprenta Real. Rústica. Cubiertas anterior propietario. 544 pp. 14x10. Imprenta Real paperback
Madrid: Imprenta Real 1799. 4to 254 x 172 mm in 2 parts 2 74 1 75--147 leaves printed on one side only on alternate rectos and versos within woodcut borders wide-margin copy printed on thick paper title with vignette of the arms of the King of Spain single sheet of printed prices tipped-in a nice clean copy marbled endpapers contemporary tree calf light stain to lower board spine leather lettering piece slightly rubbed a very nice copy. The most important Spanish type specimen. The Imprenta Real Madrid was set up in 1780 when the State took over the equipment of the printer Francisco Manuel de Mena whose heirs were unable to discharge their debts towards the State. This was the first type specimen book from the Imprenta Real and it contains many roman and italic types including some cut by Geronimo Gil for the Royal Library. "The book is in two parts. The first comprises an ambitious collection of excellent roman and italic types followed by Greek types fine in the largest and smallest sizes a few pages of Arabic and a little Hebrew. Apart from Gil's fonts and others of that style there are a number of lighter fonts both in roman and italic that while distinctly 'old style' show the taste for lighter letter-forms which was then making headway in Spain. A second collection of type of decidedly more modern cut begins on page 75. The tendency toward less "nourished" lighter letters is clearly seen in these over-finished monotonous character types by no means so interesting as those of Part I. Following these is a large display of capital letters in roman and italic shaded initials Greek capital letters and a repertoire of 'flowers' A few are original but a great many of these 'flowers' were derived from Holland France and England and others from various perfectly recognizable sources; but they are rendered in such a way as to be transmuted into very Spanish Design."Updike. Provenance: Bookplate of Jules Laloux secretary for the Compagnie Typographique Paris. Updike II pp. 85-86. Madrid: [Imprenta Real,] 1799 hardcover
2019. Leather Bound. New. Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2019 utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1791. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books every page has been manually restored for legibility. However in certain instances occasional blurriness missing segments or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Spanish Vol:- Pages:- 338 If it is a multi-volume set then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION 12x19 Inches: Available Upon Request. Please note:- Image Text Blur hardcover
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