A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding Containing Full Instructions in the Different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing. Also, the Art of Marbling Book-Edges and Paper. the Whole Designed for the Practical Workman, the Amateur, and the Book-Collector.
Published by Henry Carey Baird & Co., Philadelphia, 1882
- Hardcover
- Used

Seller: Bookshelf of Maine, Franklin, ME, U.S.A.Bookshelf of Maine
AbeBooks seller since April 30, 2018
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 400.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Fraying at top and bottom of spine, rubbing to covers - see image. ; Book is in excellent condition - exceptons noted. Tight binding and clean, unmarked interior. 7 colored original marbled paper specimens. (5 bound in and 2 laid in). ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 318 pages.
Seller Inventory # 10492
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding Containing Full Instructions in the Different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing. Also, the Art of Marbling Book-Edges and Paper. the Whole Designed for the Practical Workman, the Amateur, and the Book-Collector.
- Author
- James B. Nicholson
- Publisher
- Henry Carey Baird & Co., Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1882
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
Bookshelf of Maine
Franklin, ME, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 30, 2018
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