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William Davison's New Specimen of Cast Metal Type and Wood Types introduced with an account of his activities as pharmacist and printer in Alnwick 1780-1858

Book Description

A New copy with very minor evidence of handling from storage for 25+ years. 176 pages including 130 pages in facsimile reproducing 1000+ illustrations

Dealer Notes

please see our other highlights for an original work printed for W Davison in Alnwick 1810 which includes 4 original wood engraved vignettes which feature in this specimen book

Author Peter Isaac

Date 1990

Publisher Printing Historical Society

Price: £10.00

Offered by Michael Moon's Bookshop

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