Tactile Printing : First Books and Early Presses
Object ID:
1991.15
Title:
Robinson Crusoe [Line Letter]
Author:
Defoe, Daniel
Summary:
Brown/burgundy marbled paper over boards; black leather on spine and corners; gilt trim on spine.
Single-sided embossing.
"Presented to the American Printing House for the Blind. By the Trustees of the Public Library of Kentucky" --t.p.
Library trustees paid for the book to be printed at APH. It was embossed in 3 volumes.
Holdings in this accession: volume 3 (158 p.).
Embossed in raised letters on spine label: "Robinson Crusoe, vol. III."
Museum also holds volume 2; see accession 1991.11.
Printer:
American Printing House for the Blind
Printed Place:
Louisville, KY
Print Date:
1873
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