Catalogue Of The Plantin-Moretus Museum (1894) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164599067)

Catalogue Of The Plantin-Moretus Museum (1894) is a comprehensive guide to the collections of the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium. The museum is dedicated to the legacy of the Plantin-Moretus printing dynasty, which operated a highly successful printing business in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book, written by Max Rooses, a prominent Belgian art historian and curator, provides a detailed description of the museum's holdings, which include rare books, manuscripts, printing presses, and other printing-related artifacts. The catalogue is organized by subject matter, with sections devoted to typography, bookbinding, papermaking, and other aspects of the printing industry. Each entry includes a detailed description of the item, along with information about its provenance and historical significance. The book is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs and reproductions of engravings and other illustrations. Catalogue Of The Plantin-Moretus Museum (1894) is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of printing history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Antwerp and Belgium.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Max Rooses
ISBN-10: 1164599062
ISBN-13: 9781164599067
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d