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The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society

The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society - The Panizzi Lectures

Paperback (08 Apr 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this illustrated survey, the author explores the use and purpose of bookbindings - over and above protecting the text inside them - and the purpose of the study of the book as a physical object. Examples from the British Library's collection are included.

Book information

ISBN: 9780712345972
Publisher: British Library
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 686.3009
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 313g
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 11mm