Eloquent Witnesses : Bookbindings and Their History – Mirjam M. Foot

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This collection of essays – edited and in many cases expanded versions of lectures delivered over a dozen years – demonstrates the change in direction the study of bookbinding history has taken. …

This collection of essays demonstrates the change in direction the study of bookbinding history has taken. Much of the work published here is based on minute observation of details of techniques and materials, as well as on close study of decorative tools and the ways in which these were used to reflect the styles and fashions of the day. It is a book intended for a specialist reader, who wants to deepen their knowledge of bookbinding history.

Condition; Hardcopy, internally tight, clean and fresh, all pages in tact, free from any ink inscriptions. Binding solid. Dust Wrapper very good+ This book is valuable as much as $1000 on Amazon, our price is most favorable. See photograph of OUR OWN copy of the book for quality control

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SKU: 9780712348270 Category: Title: Eloquent Witnesses : Bookbindings and Their History
Author: Mirjam M. Foot
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Year: 2004
ISBN10: 0712348271
ISBN13: 9780712348270
Condition: Fine
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1018

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This collection of essays – edited and in many cases expanded versions of lectures delivered over a dozen years – demonstrates the change in direction the study of bookbinding history has taken. …

This collection of essays demonstrates the change in direction the study of bookbinding history has taken. Much of the work published here is based on minute observation of details of techniques and materials, as well as on close study of decorative tools and the ways in which these were used to reflect the styles and fashions of the day. It is a book intended for a specialist reader, who wants to deepen their knowledge of bookbinding history.

Condition; Hardcopy, internally tight, clean and fresh, all pages in tact, free from any ink inscriptions. Binding solid. Dust Wrapper very good+ This book is valuable as much as $1000 on Amazon, our price is most favorable. See photograph of OUR OWN copy of the book for quality control

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Weight 1.1 kg
Dimensions 24.4 × 16.8 × 2.5 cm

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