A biography of the man who designed printing types for Aldus Manutius, assembled using quotations from over 35 contemporary and modern sources. Presented in five chronologic chapters: Who Was He?; The Aldine Roman; The Greek Fonts; Letra Grifa; The Feud; After Aldus; & His Legacy. 12mo, [80 pp]. Edition of 32 copies, hand-set in 8-point Bembo and printed on damp Lana Royal. Six numbered copies bound in full limp vellum by Hélène Francoeur, and 26 lettered copies sewn on cords and bound in full brown calf by Natasha Herman. Issue price C$375 (leather), C$625 (vellum). OP

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