Feliciano, Felice; Mardersteig, Giovanni [ed.] (Boothroyd, R H [tr.])

Alphabetum Romanum. Limited Edition

      Verona Editiones Officinae Bodoni. Brown Morocco backed boards with decorated slipcase VG : in very good condition with protective clear view cover and decorated slip case. Teg 286/400 138pp :: Heliogravure plates and 25 hand coloured letters :: 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6") :: Felice Feliciano's Alphabetum is dated from around 1460 and is of considerable importance in the history of lettering. Volume includes an outline of the Feliciano's life and recipes for making coloured inks English.