Tactile Printing : First Books and Early Presses
Object ID:
2016.4
Title:
Procede pour ecrire les Paroles, la Musique et le Plain-chant au moyen de points [line letter]
Subtitle:
a l'usage des aveugles et dispose pour eux
Author:
Braille, Louis (1809-1852)
Language:
French
Summary:
The first publication of the Braille music and literary code, it also includes instructions for writing the system. Blue marbled paper cover; print label on spine; paper spacers stitched into spine are pages from other embossed books; cotton rag paper; pages clearly show outlines of printing blocks; braille literary code appears on pages 14-16.
Edition:
First
Publication Date:
1829
Publication Place:
Paris, France
Publisher:
L'Institution Royale Des Jeunes Aveugles
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1829 Procede, front cover1829 Procede, front cover
1829 Procede, title page1829 Procede, title page
Procede Pour Ecrire les ParolesProcede Pour Ecrire les Paroles
1829 Procede, second title page1829 Procede, second title page
1829 Procede, first page of code1829 Procede, first page of code
1829 Procede, page with raking light1829 Procede, page with raking light
1829 Procede, detail of front liner1829 Procede, detail of front liner