The art of the book: a review of some recent European and American work in topography, page decoration & binding / edited by Charles Holme
by Holme, Charles (1848-1923)
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 1851704450
- ISBN 13
- 9781851704453
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London: Studio Editions, 1990. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: illustrations (blac&white). 284 pages. Notes: Originally published London: The Studio, 1914.Contents: British types of printing books. By B.H. Newdigate -- Fine bookbinding in England. By D. Cockerell -- The art of the book in Germany. By L. Deubner -- The art of the book in France. By E.A. Taylor -- The art of the book in Austria. By A.S. Levetus -- The art of the book in Hungary -- The art of the book in Sweden. By A. Brunius -- The art of the book in America. By W.D. Orcutt. Subjects: Printing. Graphic design (Typography). Book design. Illustrated books.Bookbinding. Books. History. Book types. Other names: Holme, Charles. Genre: Illustrated.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 309791
- Title
- The art of the book: a review of some recent European and American work in topography, page decoration & binding / edited by Charles Holme
- Author
- Holme, Charles (1848-1923)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- ISBN 10
- 1851704450
- ISBN 13
- 9781851704453
- Publisher
- London: Studio Editions
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1990
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