Brass printing block from Leighton - Two ornamental Blocks

by John Leighton

$225 · Offered by B & B Rare Books

London: c. 1840s-1880s. Very Good. Two brass printing blocks: one ornamental vertical scroll, and one L-shaped corner piece featuring leaves. Vertical scroll very good with light rubbing, corner piece fair with indentation to lower portion. John Leighton 1822-1912 was one of the most prolific designers of the Victorian Era, having worked also as an illustrator and author. Over 400 bookbinding designs have been attributed

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