Very Good+ clothbound hardcover with a touch of rubbing to the spine ends and bottom edges of the boards, otherwise only light tanning to the page edges, in a Good dust jacket with tanning and chips to the spine, insect predation to the fore edges, and overall moderate rubbing/soiling; the spine has split and has been taped to the verso. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. "Contains thorough, step-by-step instruction in the sound, traditional methods of fine hand binding, with emphasis on careful workmanship and durability. Written in clear language, and profusely illustrated with explicit drawings and diagrams, the book demonstrates how to carry through a series of binding projects, from a simple folded booklet to a multi-signature book sewn on tapes." Text and illustrations by Aldren A. Watson. Second edition, second printing. 93 pages; 255 b&w line drawings; 8 x 10.5 inches.

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Title

Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction

Publisher

Bell, New York

Publication Date

1963

Binding

Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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