Hardcover. An extensive history of the illustration of books from the fifteenth century to the early twentieth century, with a special chapter devoted to color work and children's books. With over 100 black and white illustrations and a lengthy list of reference books on the subject. Bound in red cloth with gilt titling to spine. Ex-library with small gold circle at base of spine and glue remnants to rear pastedown and free rear endpaper. Otherwise in very good condition. 314 pages. BOB/040220. Seller Inventory # 33909

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Title: The Illustrated Book

Publisher: Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA

Publication Date: 1938

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Our book store is located in Historic Savage Mill, Savage, Maryland. We have been in business for over 45 years and we have books in nearly every subject area. Our specialties include book arts and fine 19th century literature. We are open by appointment only.

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