PAPERMAKING: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft
by Hunter, Dard
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1947. Second edition, revised and enlarged. First printing thus. Comprehensive history of papermaking from its invention in China to its introduction in Europe. Bright and near fine with repair to rear endpaper at hinge which is still quite tight; in fair to good dust jacket missing top third of spine (taking out the title) but with otherwise only marginal wear.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37709
- Title
- PAPERMAKING: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft
- Author
- Hunter, Dard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1947
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Quill & Brush
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Middletown, Maryland
About Quill & Brush
Quill & Brush was established in 1976 by Allen & Patricia Ahearn, the authors of the well-respected reference for booksellers and collectors, Collected Books: The Guide to Identification and Values.At present the Quill & Brush is run by the Ahearns' eldest daughter, Beth Fisher. Allen is semi-retired but continues to buy, sell, and perform professional appraisals.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...