DIBDIN, T.F. The Bibliographical Decameron; or, Ten Days Pleasant Discourse upon Manuscripts, and subjects connected...

DIBDIN, T.F. The Bibliographical Decameron; or, Ten Days Pleasant Discourse upon Manuscripts, and subjects connected with early engraving, typography, and bibliography. Lond., W. Bulmer & Co., Shakspeare Press, 1817, 3 vols. (4), vi, (2), ccxv, (1), 410; (2), 535, (2); (2), 544, (1) pp. W. 38 (double-p./fold.) wood-/steelengr. plates & num. ills. 4°. Cont. h. grained brown mor., uncut & t.e.g. (Spines a bit rubbed, corners bumped, occas. slightly foxed). NOTE:One of 50 copies, printed on large paper. - Lowndes p. 640: "This work may be considered as a continuation of the Bibliomania, the same characters being introduced in the dialogues. From the information which it contains, and the splendor of the decorations it will ever be considered as a model of excellence and good taste in typography and the arts (...)". - Brunet II, 681. - From the library of Clarence Howard Clark and with his bookplate, bought at the Hamilton Palace Sale (1882).