| Author |
Hauy, Valentin, 1745-1822 |
| Publish date |
1786 |
| Summary |
The first embossed book for the blind. The embossed letters are inked. In 1784, Haüy founded l'Institut des Jeunes Aveugles in Paris, France, the first school for blind children. The book was typeset and printed there by students of the school under the direction of printer M. Clousier. It was dedicated to King Louis XVI, reigning French monarch at the time of publication. English translation of title: An Essay on the Education of the Blind. |
| Object ID |
1991.1 |
| Object Name |
Book |
| People |
Haüy, Valentin |
| Phys Desc |
25.5 x 20.3 x 3 cm. |
| Publisher |
Imprimae par les Enfans-Aveugles |
| Pub Place |
Paris |
| Subjects |
Blind
Education
Printing and writing systems |
| Title |
Essai sur l'education des Aveugles [Embossed roman letters] |
| Print Place |
Paris, France |
| Print Date |
1786 |
| Printed by |
Imprimae par les Enfans-Aveugles |
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