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Of the Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New
by Crane, Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0946495416
- ISBN 13
- 9780946495412
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: Bracken Books. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0946495416 . A Very Good+ edition that has little aging and a previous owner's bookplate and library stamping affixed to the front free endpaper, housed in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has a tear on the bottom edge; This book is a compilation of antique and modern decorative illustrations of books. The illustrations span from the 16th century to the present day, and include works from both Europe and the United States. The book is divided into four sections, each with its own focus: the cover, the spine, the pages, and the endpapers. The illustrations are beautiful and varied, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the history and art of book decoration.; 8vo; 243 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54307
- Title
- Of the Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New
- Author
- Crane, Walter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0946495416
- ISBN 13
- 9780946495412
- Publisher
- Bracken Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
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