[Bookbinding Reference]. CATALOGUE OF THE VERY WELL-KNOWN AND VALUABLE LIBRARY, THE PROPERTY OF LT.- COL. W.G. MOSS. March 2-9, 1937

MOSS, Lt.-Col. W.G.

Published by Sotheby's, London, 1937

Condition: Very good Soft cover

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Large 8vo., bound in original printed wrappers. 205 pages, with 38 additional leaves of plates. 1478 lots. Covers chipped at spine ends and corner. Small spot on front cover. AN IMPORTANT SALE FOR THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY OF BOOKBINDING, featuring a remarkable series of Parisian bindings from the library of Thomas Wotton (the "English Grolier"); that these were all dated 1552 has never been explained. There is also a highly significant Blake collection, various manuscripts, etc. Forty-seven black-and-white reproductions on 36 leaves: illustrated are bindings, illustrations, etc., with additional reproductions in text. Extensive notes in pencil in some places. Seller Inventory # 374

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Title: [Bookbinding Reference]. CATALOGUE OF THE ...

Publisher: Sotheby's, London

Publication Date: 1937

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very good

Edition: 1st Edition

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