Mystique of Vellum. Containing an introduction by Dechard Turner and a historical essay on vellum printed books by Colin Franklin along with a manual to printing letterpress on vellum and parchment by Richard Bigus that's edited by Lester Ferriss.
Bigus, Richard
Price: $550.00
Boston: Bromer, Anne & David, 1984. Quarto. 38pp. First edition. One of 225 copies printed in three colors by Richard Bigus at the Stinehour Press. Illustrated with two wood engravings by Greg Dearth and a specimen sheet printed in three colors on parchment. Handbound by Claudia Cohen in quarter-vellum and printed paper boards with dropback box. The only major book published on the subject of printing on vellum and/or parchment. Mint at publication price. (Item ID: 2812)
- More: Book Arts
- More: Fine Printing
- More: PRIVATE PRESS-AM; VELLUM; PRINTING; BOOKS ABT BOOKS; TYPOGRAPHY;
- More: 20th century
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- By This Author: Bigus, Richard
- By This Publisher: Bromer, Anne & David





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