Philip Luckombe: 'A Concise History of the Origin and Progre...

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Philip Luckombe: 'A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Printing; with Practical Instructions to the Trade in General. Compiled from those who have wrote on this curious art.', London, W. Adlard & J. Browne, 1770, 1st edition, woodcut frontispiece of Johannes Gutenberg (often lacking) + illustrations in text throughout of type and ornament specimens, parts of the printing press etc, [14],502,[4]pp, contemporary tree calf boards, later rebacked leather gilt. Philip Luckombe's work provides an overview of the history of printing and the printing press, with discussion of the invention of movable type, the development of paper, and the impact of printing on society and culture. Luckombe also discusses the various printing processes used throughout history, including woodcut, engraving, etching, and lithography. Additionally, he provides biographical information about important figures in the history of printing, such as Johannes Gutenberg and William Caxton. Scarce