Published in conjunction with the May 2000 exhibition at the Grolier Club, New York, of 254 books selected from a collection of 19th-century publishers' bookbindings, sanning the period from about 1815 through 1915. The color illustrations and accompanying descriptions present an overview of the varied and imaginative history from the time such bindings were first introduced at the end of the Napoleonic wars, through the 19th century during which books became diverse and elaborate vehicles for graphic arts and industrial ...
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Published in conjunction with the May 2000 exhibition at the Grolier Club, New York, of 254 books selected from a collection of 19th-century publishers' bookbindings, sanning the period from about 1815 through 1915. The color illustrations and accompanying descriptions present an overview of the varied and imaginative history from the time such bindings were first introduced at the end of the Napoleonic wars, through the 19th century during which books became diverse and elaborate vehicles for graphic arts and industrial techniques, to the first years of World War I when such concerns disappeared along with the age that spawned them. Oversize: 9x12.25 . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings, 1815-1915 to cart. $42.36, like new condition, Sold by Zubal Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cleveland, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Dailey Antiquarian Books.
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127 pp., paperback, fine. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings, 1815-1915 to cart. $71.76, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by William Dailey Rare Books.
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Very good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 127. Original publisher's beige cloth over illustrated boards, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour throughout. This hardback edition is limited to 500 copies. An exhibition held at the Grolier Club, New York, May 17-July 29, 2000. Foreword by Ruari McLean. Loosely inserted 4 page publicity sheet for the book. ISBN: 0915148226 Fine in clean VG+ d/w slighty tellowed at top front edge.
Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings, 1815-1915 to cart. $79.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Dailey Antiquarian Boo.
Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings 1815-1915 to cart. $94.00, very good condition, Sold by art longwood books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Dailey Rare Books Ltd.
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Very Good in Very Good Plus jacket. Exhibition Catalogue. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Hard cover in dust jacket, cloth-backed illustrated boards., faint, minor toning to some page margins, more on first and last few sheets. avery small stain-dot to front free endpaper. dj has very slight rubbing, yet no tears, chips. no bumps. strong binding. the contents are all fine.; 127pp., 254 color illustrations of strikingly attractive bindings, most 19th century and from a number of nations.
Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings, 1815-1915 to cart. $103.84, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Dailey Antiquarian Boo.
Add this copy of The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings, 1815-1915 to cart. $149.95, new condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Dailey Rare Books.
