This book provides a detailed inventory of the first books printed in Europe before the end of the fifteenth century, along with information about the printers who produced them. Hawkins' work is an indispensable resource for scholars and collectors of early printed books, and remains an influential reference work today. This book is a testament to the enduring value of the printed book as a cultural artifact.

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