Cook, James [Compiler]

A LIST OF FINE BOOKS FROM MODERN PRESSES. With Some Notes. Exhibited at the Great Printing Exhibition, The Town Hall, Melbourne . . . [cover title].

Pp. [20](last colophon); printed paper wrappers, stabbed & tied, slightly soiled, with red ink stain to bottom fore-corner of the lower wrapper and a couple of faint damp stains to the upper wrapper; uncut; red ink stain to fore-edge of outer leaves, a couple of spots of foxing; The Specialty Press, Melbourne, 1932. First trade edition, being one of 750 copies for sale, in aid of the Children's Hospital. *A list of books from the collections of James Cook and V. S. Hewett. The preface is initialled J.C. 'The books listed herein, produced by some of the leading Presses of the world, have been selected for exhibition in the hope that they may arouse in the Public keener appreciation of fine printing, and that their beauty may act as an inspiration and a spur to Printers' [Preface]. The Great Printing Exhibition was held from the 2-8 September in the Melbourne Town Hall and showcased historical examples and modern printing techniques. as well as historical examples. Item #151504

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