British Bookbindings Presented by Kenneth H. Oldaker to the Chapter Library of Westminster Abbey.

Nixon, Howard

Published by Maggs Bros. Ltd,, London., 1982

About this Item

Has the original glassine dj and receipt from Maggs. 3 coloured plates, and 68 half-tone ills. From the prospectus: "The collection includes bindings by Henry Evans, the re-identified John Harding, Mearne, Bartlett, Edwards of Halifax, Kalthoeber, Scott, Comte de Caumont, Lubbock, Rennie, Lewis, Wickwar, the Doves bindery, the Guild of Women Binders, Cockerell, de Sauty, Bagguley, McLeish; also books bound for Elkanah Settle, Jonas Hanway, the Prince Regent, Czar Alexander I, &c ; Masonic, Scottish and Irish bindings.".

Seller Inventory # 1560

Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Bookbindings Presented by Kenneth H. Oldaker to the Chapter Library of Westminster Abbey.
• Publisher: Maggs Bros. Ltd,, London.
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.5 pounds