Royal English Bookbindings is a book written by Cyril Davenport that explores the history and art of bookbinding in England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various styles of bookbinding that have been popular in England over the centuries, including the Gothic, Renaissance, and Georgian styles. The book also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of some of the most famous bookbindings in English history, including those created for royalty and nobility. The author provides insights into the ...
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Royal English Bookbindings is a book written by Cyril Davenport that explores the history and art of bookbinding in England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various styles of bookbinding that have been popular in England over the centuries, including the Gothic, Renaissance, and Georgian styles. The book also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of some of the most famous bookbindings in English history, including those created for royalty and nobility. The author provides insights into the techniques and materials used in bookbinding, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which these bindings were created. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of bookbinding or the cultural history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Royal English Bookbindings to cart. $39.38, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
