Islamic Bindings & Bookmaking - Softcover
Catalog from a seminal exhibit at the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago in 1981 showing he unique collection of German scholar Bernhard Mortiz -- mostly from the 14th and 15th centuries. The catalog covers the historic setting, the materials, and techniques in works of art, photographs and tools. Many photographs of book pages, bindings and details.
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- PublisherOriental Institute, University of Chicago
- Publication date1981
- ISBN 10 0918986311
- ISBN 13 9780918986313
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages235
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Islamic Bindings & Bookmaking: A Catalogue of An Exhibition, the Oriental Institute, the University of Chicago, May 18-August 18, 1981
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Book Description Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1550grams, ISBN:0918986311. Seller Inventory # 3702155
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Book Description Condition: VeryGood. 1981 pbk ed. Inscribed flyleaf. VERY noticeable sun fading/creases scuffs. Text is mostly clean readable. Seller Inventory # 5D400000ASCR_ns
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Book Description Condition: Good. Good; Softcover; Moderate shelfwear and edgewear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is good with a minor lean to the spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); 2.3 lbs; Brown cloth covers with title in gold lettering along spine; 1981, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago; 235 pages; "Islamic Bindings & Bookmaking," by Gulnar K Bosch. Seller Inventory # SKU-0397AB03608223
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Islamic bindings & bookmaking : a catalogue of an Exhibition the Oriental Institute the University of Chicago, May 18- August 18, 1981
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Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0918986311
ISBN 13: 9780918986313
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. xii, 235 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 31 cm. Contents: introduction: the Moritz Collection / John Carswell Islamic bookmaking: the historical setting / Gulnar Bosch The materials, techniques and structures in Islamic bookmaking ; The catalogue / Gulnar Bosch & Guy Petherbridge Notes: "A catalogue of an exhibition, the Oriental Institute, the University of Chicago, May 18-August 18, 1981.". Seller Inventory # 22jbew115
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Book Description Condition: Good. Good++ in a Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is heavily edgeworn with a chip to the middle of the spine area of jacket, but is good overall, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; Clean textblock edges; Gift inscription to the front endpaper, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); 0.8 lbs; Black and white dust jacket with image of book leather, and title in black lettering along the spine; 1981, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago; 235 pages; "Islamic Bindings & Bookmaking," by Gulnar K Bosch. Seller Inventory # SKU-1475AE06304243
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Book Description Condition: Good. Good; Softcover; Covers are moderately shelfworn and edgeworn with heavier shelfwear to the back cover; Top and right textblock edges are unblemished with moderate foxing to the bottom textblock edge; Light foxing to the endpapers; Text pages are clean and unmarked; There is a weak spot in the binding in the middle of the book, but this book is bound with sewn-signatures, so the binding is holding together and is tight in the rest of the book; There is a noticable lean to the spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Brown cloth covers with title in gold lettering along spine; 1981, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago; 235 pages; "Islamic Bindings & Bookmaking," by Gulnar K Bosch. Seller Inventory # SKU-337AD02911291
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Near Fine condition. First Edition. Chicago, Illinois: The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1981. Near Fine condition. Only very lightly rubbed at the extremities. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1981. First Edition. This is the SOFTCOVER edition, issued simultaneously with the clothbound version and with the same ISBN. Catalogue of an Exhibition held May 18 - August 18, 1981. Illustrated with hundreds of photos and prints, some in color. Includes chapters on the historical setting for Islamic bindings; materials, techniques, and structures; a descriptive catalogue; and a bibliography with 192 sources for further study. Bound in the original pictorial wraps. 8.75" wide by 11.75" tall. Overseas shipping is available at the standard rate (no extra charge). First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine condition. xii, 235pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 019801
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Chicago, Illinois: The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1981. HARDCOVER First Edition. Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Catalogue of an Exhibition held May 18 - August 18, 1981. Illustrated with hundreds of photos and prints, some in color. Includes chapters on the historical setting for Islamic bindings; materials, techniques, and structures; a descriptive catalogue; and a bibliography with 192 sources for further study. Bound in the original gilt-stamped brown cloth. Complete with dust jacket. Oversize Hardcover. 9" wide by 12" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. xii, 235pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 019800
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