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Gutenberg and the Strasbourg Documents of 1439
Otto Walter Fuhrmann
New York: Press of the Woolly Whale, 1940

First Edition
Limited edition of 660
Narrative Description: The Strassbourg documents are the contemporary records of Gutenberg's lawsuit - and they constitute the only source of documentary evidence on Gutenberg's activity in the earliest days of printing. A fascinating account.
Condition  Book: Fine / Case: Very Good
Case is rubbed, edges are slightly sun faded; spine is slightly sun faded but otherwise protected by the case and in very good condition; book has the lightest shelf wear but is otherwise fine.
Physical Description
Main spine color (approx) shim
Illustrated: Illustrations, Facsimiles
Bookplate: of James L. Theilman,
Binding: Hardcover.
Cover: gilt decoration of Gutenberg's seal
Size: 10.5" h 7.8" w 1.4" thick; x p., 1 l 260 p.,
CL Stock # 637
Price:  $ 160.00  Select your payment method
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