This much anticipated third and final volume of "Henry Davis Gift" focuses on south and east European fine bindings, with additional sections on Oriental and American bindings. It includes many new identifications, and owners and binders are discussed comprehensively. Not only have the decorative features of every binding been described and illustrated, details of structure have also been described and consequently, it is now possible to compare and contrast bookbinders' practices in the various countries, as evident from this splendid collection of fine bindings.
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This much anticipated third and final volume of "Henry Davis Gift" focuses on south and east European fine bindings, with additional sections on Oriental and American bindings. It includes many new identifications, and owners and binders are discussed comprehensively. Not only have the decorative features of every binding been described and illustrated, details of structure have also been described and consequently, it is now possible to compare and contrast bookbinders' practices in the various countries, as evident from this splendid collection of fine bindings.
a new book that is as beautiful as its subject deserves --SALON (Newsletter of the Society of Antiquaries)
a work of monumental and accurate scholarship. --David Pearson, TLS
an important contribution to the history of the book. --Bob Duckett, Reference Reviews
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Focuses on south and east European fine bindings, with sections on Oriental and American bindings. This title describes and illustrates the decorative features of different kinds of bindings, and also the details of its structure. Series: Catalogue of South European Bindings. Num Pages: 528 pages, 472. BIC Classification: AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 279 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2154. . 2009. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780712350549
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. Focuses on south and east European fine bindings, with sections on Oriental and American bindings. This title describes and illustrates the decorative features of different kinds of bindings, and also the details of its structure. Series: Catalogue of South European Bindings. Num Pages: 528 pages, 472. BIC Classification: AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 279 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2154. . 2009. hardcover. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur 9780712350549
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 55294638-6
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Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. N° de réf. du vendeur 2033839
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 528 p.: 472 ill.; 27 cm. Notes:Includes indexes. Subjects: Fine bindings Europe, Southern; Catalogs.Bookbinding; Catalogs.Other names: Foot, Mirjam.Genre: Catalogue. Illustrated. 3 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 338234
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Vendeur : Wykeham Books, LONDON, Royaume-Uni
Cloth, 8vo, 28 cm, 527 pp, ills. An excellent catalogue, covering 222 French bindings, 157 Italian, 14 Spanish, and 30 others. Each binding is illustrated and described (generally including structure as well as decoration), and the catalogue entries also provide details of provenance, references to earlier mentions of the binding in print, and to relevant more general accounts, identifications of bindings on which the same tool has been used, other bindings that might usefully be compared, and sometimes miscellaneous notes. From a review by Anthony Hobson: "Mirjam Foot has now completed the work in fine style. Her eye is as sharp as ever in recognizing tools and her mastery of the very extensive literature is highly impressive. " As New. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-53007
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 528 p.: 472 ill.; 27 cm. Notes:Includes indexes. Subjects: Fine bindings Europe, Southern; Catalogs.Bookbinding; Catalogs.Other names: Foot, Mirjam.Genre: Catalogue. Illustrated. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 338234
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