The printed book, its history, illustration, and adornment, from the days of Gutenberg to the present time (1887)
Bouchot, Henri, 1849-1906, Bigmore, E. C. (Edward Clements), 1838?-1899 · London, H. Grevel and co. · leaf 147
Thevet put forth hisCosmographie Universelle and his Houimcs Illustres^ thelatter adorned with skilfully engraved portraits. InParis the publishers Mamert Patisson, who married the 136 THE TRINTED BOOK. widow of Robert Estienne and took his mark, Adrienle Roy, and Robert Ballard, published the… … RiCEScr.T CHAHlTAy Fig. 62.—Engraving by P. Woeriot for Georgettede Montenays Emblhnes. which were put hasty etchings, the King displayed allhis immodesty and depravity. The Book has often hadthe unconscious mission of transmitting to posteritythe unworthiness of its author or of its heroes.…
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