The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society

The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society
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Publisher : London : British Library
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015047708089
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Download or read book The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society written by Mirjam Foot and published by London : British Library. This book was released on 1998 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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