The Alphabet Book in Venezia

Venice: Appresso Piazzesi Legatore, 1975.

Designed by Robert Frontier and printed in red & black with title page vignette and 26 ornamental initials from the alphabet attributed to Capcassa and Tridino. The accompanying text are humorous poems. Tall 8vo. Vellum-backed red patterned paper boards by Legatoria Piazzesi. Printed on handmade paper at the Scuola Emiliana Tipografica Artigianelli. [Venice]: Appresso Piazzesi Legatore, 1975. Limited edition - number 239 of 300 copies, signed by the author and designer. A near fine copy of this handsomely printed book.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: Limited
Language: English

Price: $325.00

Item #249350