Matrix 21, John & Rosalind Randle (Eds.) — Limited Edition

£125.00

Matrix 21, John & Rosalind Randle (Eds.) — Limited Edition

Name: Matrix 21, John & Rosalind Randle (Eds.) — Limited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Risbury, Herefordshire, The Whittington Press, 2001

Formatting: 4to, pp. 238.

Condition Report: Near Fine. This copy is presented in its original stiff card wrappers and illustrated dust jacket, demonstrating excellent structural integrity with a firm, square binding. The external card panels remain notably bright and clean, completely free from distracting creasing or wear, whilst the dust jacket shows only the most minimal edge-rubbing, retaining its sharp typographic detailing and vivid front panel wood-engraving. Internally, the text block is exceptionally crisp and tight; the page edges remain unblemished, and the vibrant, unoxidised printing ensures that all tipped-in plates, litho inserts, and bespoke type specimens are preserved in pristine condition.

Catalogue Note: This issue represents the standard edition of the esteemed typography and book arts journal, strictly limited to 745 copies bound in stiff card covers, out of a total edition of 825.

Profusely illustrated throughout, the volume features tritone plates, tipped-in paper samples, and letterpress inserts, including an iconic frontispiece photograph of Will Carter at work, printed on Somerville Laid, Zerkall mould-made, and Hahnemühle Bugra-Bütten papers.

A testament to fine press craftsmanship, this edition offers notable scarcity on the open market, particularly in such a well-preserved state, appealing strongly to both printing historians and private press collectors.

Matrix 21 offers a captivating journey into the world of traditional letterpress, typography, and bookbinding, bringing together essays and memoirs from leading figures in the book arts. Richly interspersed with physical examples of fine papers, bespoke type specimens, and exquisite wood engravings, it serves as both an authoritative historical reference and a tangible celebration of the bibliophile's craft, preserving the legacy of masterful printers for future generations.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John & Rosalind Randle (Eds.)

Book Publisher: The Whittington Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 238

Book Publication Year: 2001

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover (Stiff Covers)

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Matrix

Country/region of manufacture: Risbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

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