Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Date: 1982. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good. 11.7x9.5x1.2in. not issued with a dust jacket; spine lightly faded (as usual), small fade spots on cover. Illustrated with 13 color plates and several line drawings. 296pp 3.54lb 11.7x9.5x1.2in 1982. Library of Congress ISBN 0844403660 9780844403663 [US]

Washington: Library of Congress, Date: 1982. Hardback. 295mm x 235mm approx. [i - iv], v, [vi], vii - x, [1 - 2], 3 - 296pp. Section of 13 colour plates between p134 and p135. Burgundy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper board. No dust jacket (as issued). A vital and fascinating book for anyone interested in books, their conservation and bookbinding. In addition to the colour photos on the centre of the book, there are many illustrative drawings in the text by Margaret R. Brown. Book in very good condition. A little colour fade, mainly to spine but also, and to a lesser degree, to some exposed areas of boards. Tiny amount of spotting to upper text block edge. A small number of extremely minor marks here and there. Overall, a clean and bright copy which feels hardly used. 1982. Library of Congress ISBN 0844403660 9780844403663 [GB]

Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, Date: 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: x, 296p., 13 leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. ""A National Preservation Program Publication""--T.p. verso. Bibliography: p. 289-296. Subjects: Bookbinding. Conservation. Dictionaries. 1982. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress ISBN 0844403660 9780844403663 [IE]

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ISBN10: 0844403660, ISBN13: 9780844403663, [publisher: Library of Congress, Washington] Hardcover Hardback. 295mm x 235mm approx. [i - iv], v, [vi], vii - x, [1 - 2], 3 - 296pp. Section of 13 colour plates between p134 and p135. Burgundy cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper board. No dust jacket (as issued). A vital and fascinating book for anyone interested in books, their conservation and bookbinding. In addition to the colour photos on the centre of the book, there are many illustrative drawings in the text by Margaret R. Brown. Book in very good condition. A little colour fade, mainly to spine but also, and to a lesser degree, to some exposed areas of boards. Tiny amount of spotting to upper text block edge. A small number of extremely minor marks here and there. Overall, a clean and bright copy which feels hardly used.
[Eynsham, Witney, OXON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1982]
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ISBN10: 0844403660, ISBN13: 9780844403663, [publisher: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.] Hardcover First Edition Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books by Matt T. Roberts & Don Etherington A tight bright copy with a small patch of sticker residue to front endpaper. Red cloth, spine and cover lettered gold. 11.75 x 9.5 inches. Oversize. Additional postage required for International destinations. Please contact us for a shipping quote.
[Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1982]
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