Elzevirian
- a word derived from Elzevir.
Example Sentences
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The first, on the other hand, is a true Elzevirian sphere, from a play of Moliere's, printed in 1675.
From Books and Bookmen by Lang, Andrew
The volumes of this dainty series, while larger in all but thickness than the "Elzevirs," yet make their appeal by much the same qualities, compactness and portability, with a suggestion of the Elzevirian plumpness.
From The Booklover and His Books by Koopman, Harry Lyman
The bookstalls teem with small, "cropped," dingy, dirty, battered Elzevirian editions of the classics, NOT "of the good date."
From Books and Bookmen by Lang, Andrew
But there are enormous differences of value, rarity, and excellence among the productions of the Elzevirian press.
From Books and Bookmen by Lang, Andrew
On these it is not worth while to expend a couple of shillings, especially as Elzevirian type is too small to be read with comfort by most modern eyes.
From Books and Bookmen by Lang, Andrew
