Copublished by the British Library, chapters discuss the origins of the book, the book in the ancient world, the development of scripts and styles of illumination, and the making of manuscripts through the centuries.
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Seller: Carpetbagger Books, ABAA, Woodstock, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine. Grey cloth with gilt lettering and a red ink panel on the front board. Square and firmly bound, clean internally. Seller Inventory # 16923
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Hard cover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. First edition. Small, light stain on front cover and two small scuff marks on back cover, not covering text. Bottom corners of front and back covers are bumped. Spine is bumped and slightly shaken, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 2047737
Seller: Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA, Dayton, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 356p. An oversize hardcover book bound in pale beige cloth. Very good condition overall. Corners barely bumped, and pencil notes on a few pages, but most text clean. No dustjacket. Thoroughly illustrated with black and white photographs. Measures approx. 11.25" x 8.75". Seller Inventory # 180994