| The Philip Hofer Collection in the Houghton Library: A Catalogue of an Exhibition of the Philip Hofer Bequest in the Department of Printing and Graphi Contributor(s): Garvey, Eleanor (Author) |
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ISBN: 0914630032 ISBN-13: 9780914630036 Publisher: Houghton Library OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2005 Annotation: Philip Hofer, who founded the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library, was a curator and collector of great zeal and singular taste. In this exhibition catalogue his successor, Eleanor Garvey, explores the rich legacy Hofer bequeathed to Harvard: extraordinary manuscripts, writing manuals, illustrated books, and examples of fine and unusual printing. The objects of Hofer's fancy constitute a teaching collection and a scholarly resource of the highest kind. They also justify the reputation he earned over a long and unique career as the "Prince of the Eye." |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Design | Book |
| Dewey: 686.074 |
| LCCN: 88071917 |
| Series: Houghton Library Publications |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.90 lbs) 218 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Philip Hofer, who founded the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library, was a curator and collector of great zeal and singular taste. In this exhibition catalogue his successor, Eleanor Garvey, explores the rich legacy Hofer bequeathed to Harvard: extraordinary manuscripts, writing manuals, illustrated books, and examples of fine and unusual printing. The objects of Hofer's fancy constitute a teaching collection and a scholarly resource of the highest kind. They also justify the reputation he earned over a long and unique career as the Prince of the Eye. |
Contributor Bio(s): Garvey, Eleanor: - Eleanor Garvey is a former Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts at the Houghton Library, Harvard University. |