In Quest of the Perfect Book:. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman
Hardcover
1926 · Boston, MA
by Orcutt, William Dana
Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co, 1926. Second Impression of the Trade Edition. Hardcover. Good+ (Very Good+ textblock). No DJ. Second Impression of the Trade Edition. Hardcover. Orcutt was a book and type designer who work with/at the renowned Plimpton Press. A relatively well crafted tale, nicely illustrated, exploring the nuances of the book arts in nearly all its facets. Sections include Baskerville, Gutenberg, illuminated manuscripts, Mark Twain, William Morris, etc. Minor shelf/edge wear, spine sunned, light wear at hinges, rebound in matching slipcase, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Halfbound, green leather spines and tips, floral printed paper boards, frontispiece; matching floral paper boards, leather foredge. 8vo. 316pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index. (Inventory #: 9151)