Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
Alfred William Pollard, FBA was an English bibliographer, widely credited for bringing a higher level of scholarly rigor to the study of Shakespearean texts.
Fine Books
Uncover the secrets of rare books, journeying from ancient collections to the dawn of printing, and discover the passionate figures who shaped the world of fine literature and book collecting.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations
Discover the hidden world of early books where the printer's mark revealed not just dates and names, but their identity and connection to a world of stories.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
Old Picture Books, With Other Essays on Bookish Subjects
Travel back in time and discover the lost world of picture books, where each illustration tells a story of art, culture, and history.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
Early Illustrated Books A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries
Travel back in time to witness the beautiful beginnings of book illustration, where artists and printers combined their talents to create stunning Renaissance masterpieces.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard