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Smithsonian Book of Books: The Smithsonian Book of Books
Michael Olmert, M Olmert, Christopher De Hamel, Christopher Hamel,
- Hardcover
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.Hennessey + Ingalls
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. Through more than 300 glorious illustrations from library collections around the globe, you'll discover a wealth of book lore in these pages and gain a new appreciation for the role of books in human society, from our earliest attempts at writing and recording information to the newest ele…ctronic books; from sumptuous illuminated and bejeweled medieval manuscripts to Gutenberg and the invention of movable type; from the diverse arts and crafts of bookmaking to the building of magnificent libraries for housing treasured volumes; from the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to the plays of Shakespeare and the tales of Beatrix Potter; and from the earliest illustrated books to revolutionary science texts. Accompanied by more than 300 illustrations, most in full color, The Smithsonian Book of Books presents the history, the art, and the influence of books through all ages and cultures. Beginning with the ancient origins of writing, Olmert revisits great works of religion, science, and literature. 338 illustrations, 311 in color. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
Smithsonian Book of Books: The Smithsonian Book of Books
Michael Olmert, M Olmert, Christopher De Hamel, Christopher Hamel,
- Hardcover
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.Hennessey + Ingalls
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. Through more than 300 glorious illustrations from library collections around the globe, you'll discover a wealth of book lore in these pages and gain a new appreciation for the role of books in human society, from our earliest attempts at writing and recording information to the newest ele…ctronic books; from sumptuous illuminated and bejeweled medieval manuscripts to Gutenberg and the invention of movable type; from the diverse arts and crafts of bookmaking to the building of magnificent libraries for housing treasured volumes; from the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to the plays of Shakespeare and the tales of Beatrix Potter; and from the earliest illustrated books to revolutionary science texts. Accompanied by more than 300 illustrations, most in full color, The Smithsonian Book of Books presents the history, the art, and the influence of books through all ages and cultures. Beginning with the ancient origins of writing, Olmert revisits great works of religion, science, and literature. 338 illustrations, 311 in color. wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
Smithsonian Book of Books: The Smithsonian Book of Books
Michael Olmert, M Olmert, Christopher De Hamel, Christopher Hamel,
- Hardcover
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.Hennessey + Ingalls
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New. No Jacket. Through more than 300 glorious illustrations from library collections around the globe, you'll discover a wealth of book lore in these pages and gain a new appreciation for the role of books in human society, from our earliest attempts at writing and recording information to the…newest electronic books; from sumptuous illuminated and bejeweled medieval manuscripts to Gutenberg and the invention of movable type; from the diverse arts and crafts of bookmaking to the building of magnificent libraries for housing treasured volumes; from the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to the plays of Shakespeare and the tales of Beatrix Potter; and from the earliest illustrated books to revolutionary science texts. Accompanied by more than 300 illustrations, most in full color, The Smithsonian Book of Books presents the history, the art, and the influence of books through all ages and cultures. Beginning with the ancient origins of writing, Olmert revisits great works of religion, science, and literature. 338 illustrations, 311 in color. Very nice, clean, tight copy in like-new condition. Deluxe edition, slipcased. No dust jacket, as issued.
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Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New ZealandBook Express (NZ)
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 216 pages. Front hinge repaired with tape.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 216 pages. Front hinge repaired with tape.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 216 pages. Front hinge repaired with tape.
Published by John McIndoe Ltd 1982, 1982
- Hardcover
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New ZealandHard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd.
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Add to basketQuarto, black cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, map & frontispiece, illus title & contents pages, 80pp, illustrated, VG in d/w VG.
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- First Edition
Seller: The Raven and the Writing Desk, Ruawai, NORTH, New ZealandThe Raven and the Writing Desk
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Michael De Hamel (illustrator).
Published by Smithsonian Books, Washington, D.C., 1992
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: BIBLIOPE by Calvello Books, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.BIBLIOPE by Calvello Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st ed. Large quarto in white cloth and red faux leather spine with gilt titles in white cloth slipcase; illus. (some color); 319 pp., 29 cm.; illus. on slipcase is tipped in. In English. Out of print; Abstract: "From earliest attempts at writing to the newest electronic computer-books; from sumptuous… illuminated and bejeweled medieval manuscripts to Gutenberg and the invention of movable type; from the diverse arts and crafts of bookmaking to the building of magnificent libraries for housing treasured volumes; from the ancient epic of Gilgamesh to the plays of Shakespeare and the tales of Beatrix Potter, the author highlights the evolution of the commercial value of books and of the passion for book collecting." **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply.**. Fine copy in fine slipcase (slip case) with very light fingerprints from handling in two spots on case and boards; else excellent; clean, tight copy; pages are bright, crisp, clean and free of marks and creases; binding is tight and square. in fine dust-jacket.
Published by John McIndoe 1982, 1982
- First Edition
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New ZealandHard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd.
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Add to basketfirst edition, quarto, illus light card covers, printed eps, illus prelims, 80pp, VG+.
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Published by John McIndoe (1982), Dunedin, 1982
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- First Edition
Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New ZealandRenaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No signatures. Some rubbing to ends of spine. Some rubbing to lower corner of front board. ; 80 pages. Illustrated card wrappers. In-text and full page illustrations (some colour). Page dimensions: 280mm x 208mm. "The Otago Coast is varied, unspoilt and yet accessible. G…eologically young structures are pounded by the vast southern ocean, producing spectacular shapes and textures. When the clear light of southern skies strikes the coastal region, tones and shades are thrown up to amaze the eye and challenge the camara." - from inner wrapper blurb. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Language: English
Published by Les Enluminures Sandra Hindman Paul Holberton, London-New YorkParis Chicago, 2019
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Luigi De Bei, PREGANZIOL, TV, ItalyLuigi De Bei
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Couverture rigide. Condition: Neuf. Dust Jacket Condition: Neuf. prima edizione. The Lombard Haggadah,by Silvia Bollati,Flora Cassen and Marc Michael Epstein ( Introduction by Christopher de Hamel )Edited by Sandra Hindman.London 2019 Paul Holberton Publishers Pages 240 Ills. in colour hardback Language : english text - codice a…rticolo 011875.
Disbound and Dispersed: The Leaf Book Considered
de Hamel, Christopher; Silver, Joel; Thompson, Michael; Mosser, Daniel, et al.
Published by The Caxton Club, Chicago, 2005
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Walkabout Books, ABAA, Curtis, WA, U.S.A.Walkabout Books, ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition. 151 pp, indexed, illustrated in color. Fine copy in a very good dust jacket which is lightly sunned at the spine. The definitive historical survey and exhibition catalog of leaf books works that contain removed pages, or leaves, from disassembled rare m…anuscripts and historical texts.
