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The art of medal engraving : a curious chapter in the development of 19th century printing processes

Title
The art of medal engraving : a curious chapter in the development of 19th century printing processes / by Elizabeth M. Harris.
Author
Harris, Elizabeth M.
Publication
Newtown, Pa. : Bird & Bull Press, 1991.

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Additional Authors
  • Bird & Bull Press, publisher, printer.
  • Campbell-Logan Bindery, binder.
Description
37, 12 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations; 26 cm
Subject
  • Collas, Achille, 1795-1859
  • Medals
  • Numismatics
  • Engraving > Printing > History > 19th century
Genre/Form
  • Mould-made papers (Paper) – 20th century.
  • Private press books (Publishing) – United States – Pennsylvania – 20th century.
  • Private press books – Pennsylvania – Newtown – 1991.
Note
  • "Two hundred-thirty copies of this book have been printed on Johannot mouldmade paper at the Bird & Bull Press in April 1991. The text was composed in Perpetua types by W. Thomas Taylor and the book was bound by Campbell-Logan Bindery"--Colophon.
  • Includes "Memorial of facts connected with the history of medallic engraving, and the process of M. Collas."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Binding (note)
  • Bound in publisher's blue floral cloth boards, with gilt stamped label laid on spine.
Call Number
Rare Books 20-487
LCCN
94212275
OCLC
24316272
Author
Harris, Elizabeth M., author.
Title
The art of medal engraving : a curious chapter in the development of 19th century printing processes / by Elizabeth M. Harris.
Imprint
Newtown, Pa. : Bird & Bull Press, 1991.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Binding
Bound in publisher's blue floral cloth boards, with gilt stamped label laid on spine. NN
Local Note
Copy in Rare Books 20-487 is no. 4 of 230 copies.
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Added Author
Bird & Bull Press, publisher, printer.
Campbell-Logan Bindery, binder.
Research Call Number
Rare Books 20-487
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