English Binding Before 1500

[Books on Books] Hobson, G. D.

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1929

Condition: Very Good binding Hardcover

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Folio. [12], 58, [2] pp., plates, illus. First edition, one of 500 copies. This copy initialed and presented by Hobson on the half title. In publisher's cloth; top edge gilt. 58 plates, all present; numerous in-text illustrations. Lacking the dust jacket. Only light rubbing to corners and spine ends; binding a trifle cocked; tasteful bookplate on the front pastedown and two small penciled check-marks in the margins, else clean. A very nice copy of an important study of early and gothic bindings by one of the eminent bookbinding historians. Uncommon, particularly as a presentation copy. Seller Inventory # 9092

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Title: English Binding Before 1500

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good binding

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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