SCHAAB, Carl Anton. Die Geschichte der Erfindung der Buchdruckerkunst durch Johann Gensfleisch genannt Gutenberg zu Mainz. Mainz, 1830-31. 3 vols. 8o. Three engraved portrait frontispieces (Gutenberg, Fust and Schöffer) and & three folding genealogical tables. (Some browning and staining, ownership inscription torn away from title of vol. I and II.) First 2 vols. in contemporary boards (worn), vol. III contemporary calf (lacks backstrip). FIRST EDITION. Bigmore and Wyman II, p. 303. Sold not subject to return. (3)

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SCHAAB, Carl Anton. Die Geschichte der Erfindung der Buchdruckerkunst durch Johann Gensfleisch genannt Gutenberg zu Mainz. Mainz, 1830-31. 3 vols. 8o. Three engraved portrait frontispieces (Gutenberg, Fust and Schöffer) and & three folding genealogical tables. (Some browning and staining, ownership inscription torn away from title of vol. I and II.) First 2 vols. in contemporary boards (worn), vol. III contemporary calf (lacks backstrip). FIRST EDITION. Bigmore and Wyman II, p. 303. Sold not subject to return. (3)

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