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The Decline of The Decorative Initial Letter. An Entirely Handmade Book. Published by The Barleycorn Press in 1954. 33.5 x 25.5 cms.

The Decline of The Decorative Initial Letter. An Entirely Handmade Book. Published by The Barleycorn Press in 1954. 33.5 x 25.5 cms.

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The Decline of The Decorative Initial Letter describes the history of the initial letter and the decline of its use; this to the evident disappointment of the author.

Published by The Barleycorn Press in 1954.

This is the only edition of the book produced. So First and Only Edition.

English language.

Size: 33.5 x 25.5 cms or 13 1/8 x 10 inches.

Page number: 16.

Hardcover. Decorated paper covers. Cloth spine. Printed and painted initial letters. Printed script.

Condition: Very Good. The boards are slightly worn at the edges. The endpapers are lightly foxed. The pages within are occasionally marked by foxing, the faint transfer of the image from one side of the page to another and by remnants of glue. The binding remains secure. There is no dust jacket.

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