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LAIRE, Francois Xavier (1739-1800). Specimen historicum typographiae romanae. XV saeculi [ cum indice liborum.] Rome, 1778.
2 parts in one volume. 8o (193 x 128 mm). Title printed in red and black, engraved vignette of cherubs and type trays, folding plate of specimens from early Roman printers. 19th-century marbled boards (some rubbing and light wear).
FIRST EDITION. Laire was one of the most accomplished bibliographers of France in the 18th century, authoring 4 other works on the history of typography and printing. He left a fine library at his death in 1800. Bigmore & Wyman II, 416.
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FIRST EDITION. Laire was one of the most accomplished bibliographers of France in the 18th century, authoring 4 other works on the history of typography and printing. He left a fine library at his death in 1800. Bigmore & Wyman II, 416.