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Printed pages from European literature: a portfolio of original leaves taken from rare and notable books and manuscripts. Apart from their picturesque qualities and historic interest, these specimens will prove of great value in tracing the evolution of the printed page and the hand lettering from which it sprang ; though complete in itself, this portfolio is one of a series covering the world's literature from earliest times to the present day.
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New York : Society of Foliophiles, [1925].
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1 l., 20 folders (with specimens laid in) ; 33 cm.
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Sacramento Room
SPE OVERSIZE 090 F665 1925p BAC VAU
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Accompanied by letters (clippings, etc.)
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Issued in folding box.
General Note
Contains (1) Introduction (1 leaf) by G.M.L. Brown (2) Folders [no.1-20] each having on its front page descriptive notes on the work from which the original leaf is enclosed in the folder. The text of the notes is printed within double line frame.
General Note
On label attached to inside of cover of slipcase: "Only two hundred of this portfolio have been issued...This is number 46."
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APA Citation (style guide)

Brown, G. M. L. (1925). Printed pages from European literature: a portfolio of original leaves taken from rare and notable books and manuscripts. Apart from their picturesque qualities and historic interest, these specimens will prove of great value in tracing the evolution of the printed page and the hand lettering from which it sprang ; though complete in itself, this portfolio is one of a series covering the world's literature from earliest times to the present day. New York, Society of Foliophiles.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Brown, G. M. L. 1925. Printed Pages From European Literature: A Portfolio of Original Leaves Taken From Rare and Notable Books and Manuscripts. Apart From Their Picturesque Qualities and Historic Interest, These Specimens Will Prove of Great Value in Tracing the Evolution of the Printed Page and the Hand Lettering From Which It Sprang ; Though Complete in Itself, This Portfolio Is One of a Series Covering the World's Literature From Earliest Times to the Present Day. New York, Society of Foliophiles.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Brown, G. M. L, Printed Pages From European Literature: A Portfolio of Original Leaves Taken From Rare and Notable Books and Manuscripts. Apart From Their Picturesque Qualities and Historic Interest, These Specimens Will Prove of Great Value in Tracing the Evolution of the Printed Page and the Hand Lettering From Which It Sprang ; Though Complete in Itself, This Portfolio Is One of a Series Covering the World's Literature From Earliest Times to the Present Day. New York, Society of Foliophiles, 1925.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Brown, G. M. L. Printed Pages From European Literature: A Portfolio of Original Leaves Taken From Rare and Notable Books and Manuscripts. Apart From Their Picturesque Qualities and Historic Interest, These Specimens Will Prove of Great Value in Tracing the Evolution of the Printed Page and the Hand Lettering From Which It Sprang ; Though Complete in Itself, This Portfolio Is One of a Series Covering the World's Literature From Earliest Times to the Present Day. New York, Society of Foliophiles, 1925.

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