Author: Klekere, I.; et al
Title: Iz Istorii Latyshskoi Knigi (History of the Latvian Books)
Description: Riga: Liesma, 1988. Hardcover. First Russian edition, translated from Latvian; 8 x 5; pp. 226; glossy pictorial paper over boards; small bumps to corners and mild age-toning; illustrated with a map and facsimile title pages; very good or better. The book, 1 of 10 000 copies, was published in honor of the 400-anniversary of printing and publishing in Latvia (1588-1988) and covered the period from the very beginning until 1917. Though, other sources point to the anniversary having been in 1985, rather than 1988, as a book discovered at the library of the University of Uppsala, the "Katolu katechisms" (Catholic Catechism), was dated 1585 and has been, in recent years, considered the oldest book published in Latvian. Regardless, the current work reveals the fascinating history of Latvia's books, authors, and publishers. Ill.: 0. 2.

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