Beautiful Bookbindings

Beautiful Bookbindings A Thousand Years of the Bookbinder's Art

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Publisher's Synopsis

Over 100 of the most beautiful bookbindings from the last 1000 years are showcased in this highly illustrated book that provides a world view of the development of the bookbinding craft. Arranged chronologically, these beautiful and often surprising works of art present a clear visual record of the progression of the craft through the ages.

Book information

ISBN: 9780712358231
Publisher: British Library
Imprint: British Library
Pub date:
DEWEY: 686.30216
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 1242g
Height: 284mm
Width: 222mm
Spine width: 23mm