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Among the examples of early printing are a leaf from Gutenberg's Bible, lent by Philip Hofer '21, a volume entitled "Catholica" by Joannes Balbus, an edition of the "Book of Ruth"; and the "Nurnberg Chronicle." Gutenberg's Bible though not dated, is fairly well established as being printed in about 1450. "Catholica" is an encyclopedic dictionary printed in 1460, probably by Gutenberg. The "Book of Ruth" which is on display was published at Mainz in 1462 by Peter Fust and John Schoeffer, the former being the man who financed Gutenberg's edition of the Bible. The "Nurnberg Chronicle...
...addition to the Oriental Exhibitions, the directors are calling attention to the collection of prints given by Philip Hofer '21, which supplements his gift of books to the Library. The prints cover a period of time from the fifteenth century to the present day and as great a range of subjects as illustrations for the Bible to dancing figures by Toulouse-Lautrec. Among them are woodcut book-illustrations, numbering more than 500. In many cases the whole page of the book is preserved, showing the cut in its setting on the page of text, an aid to the student...
This gift is interesting because it constitutes the first recognition by any publisher of the fact that Harvard realizes the importance of fine printing and typography. The recent presentation by Philip Hofer '21 of 600 modern books illustrative of the art of printing was made with the purpose of establishing in the Library a department of typography; and it is therefore gratifying to the officials of the Library already to have achieved recognition...
...important gift from Philip Hofer '21 of Cleveland includes rare and beautiful etchings of Gaya, his "Caprichos", "Proverbios", and "Tauromaquia" in early editions, which well show the artist's skill in satire, delightfully portrayed by a combination of etchings and aquatint. There are also two works of Antonio Canal which are characteristic of his brilliant handling of sunlight and atmospheric effect...
...modern books displayed are from the gift of Philip Hofer '21 and are being show because of their relationship to the exhibit of paintings, sculpture, and prints of the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art. The majority of the volumes are French publications, such as an edition of Pouchking's "Boris Godounov" printed by J. Schiffrin and Company in Paris. American typography is ably represented, however, by the edition of Voltaire's "Candide" illustrated in color by Rockwell Kent and published by Random House...