A Short History Of Bookbinding: And A Glossary Of Styles And Terms Used In Binding (1895) - Softcover

Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110460034X ISBN 13: 9781104600341

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""A Short History of Bookbinding: And A Glossary of Styles and Terms Used in Binding"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of bookbinding, written by Joseph William Zaehnsdorf and originally published in 1895. The book provides an overview of the history of bookbinding, from its origins in ancient Egypt and Greece to the modern era. It covers the various styles and techniques used in bookbinding, including medieval bindings, Renaissance bindings, and modern bindings. The book also includes a glossary of terms used in bookbinding, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the subject. With its detailed descriptions and illustrations, ""A Short History of Bookbinding"" is an essential reference for book collectors, librarians, and anyone interested in the history of bookmaking and the art of bookbinding.With A Brief Account Of The Celebrated Binders And Patrons Of Bookbinding From Whom The Various Styles Are Named, Description Of Leathers, Etc.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110460034X
• ISBN 13: 9781104600341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 44