ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David & Charles, third impression, 1983] Hardcover Quarter cloth and boards, 8vo, 24 cm, 400 pp, 8 pp colour plates, numerous ills. From the blurb: "The first fully comprehensive book on an ancient craft which is stili practised despite the many new mechanised techniques. To achieve the best possible results the amateur and even the professional bookbinder need the expert advice on each precise and intricate detail of the process. Mr Burdett covers every aspect of the subject from simple bindings and repairs to the advanced and complicated work involved in fine bindings of full leather gold tooled and with leather outlays and inlays. Detailed instructions are given on how to do it and the full explanations make the work ali the more interesting. Advice is given on equipping a workshop and the use and care of tools and equipment together with possible improvisation. There are chapters on Cover Design, miscellaneous 'deviations from pure bookbinding' such as single section and also unsewn bindings, slip cases and book boxes, etc. All the materials used such as adhesives, bookcloths and leathers, paper and boards, gold leaf and stamping foils are discussed in detail. Over 100 diagrams amplify the text and more than sixty photographs, some in colour, illustrate the progressive stages of the craft and provide examples of contemporary fine bindings by eminent and 'up and coming' ...

David & Charles, second impression, Date: 1978. Quarter cloth and boards, 8vo, 24 cm,. 400 pp, 8 pp colour plates, numerous ills,. From the blurb: "The first fully comprehensive book on an ancient craft which is stili practised despite the many new mechanised techniques. To achieve the best possible results the amateur and even the professional bookbinder need the expert advice on each precise and intricate detail of the process. Mr Burdett covers every aspect of the subject from simple bindings and repairs to the advanced and complicated work involved in fine bindings of full leather gold tooled and with leather outlays and inlays. Detailed instructions are given on how to do it and the full explanations make the work ali the more interesting. Advice is given on equipping a workshop and the use and care of tools and equipment together with possible improvisation. There are chapters on Cover Design, miscellaneous 'deviations from pure bookbinding' such as single section and also unsewn bindings, slip cases and book boxes, etc. All the materials used such as adhesives, bookcloths and leathers, paper and boards, gold leaf and stamping foils are discussed in detail. Over 100 diagrams amplify the text and more than sixty photographs, some in colour, illustrate the progressive stages of the craft and provide examples of contemporary fine bindings by eminent and 'up and coming' bookbinders. There is also a glossary, list of supply sources, a detailed ...

David & Charles, third impression, Date: 1983. Quarter cloth and boards, 8vo, 24 cm,. 400 pp, 8 pp colour plates, numerous ills. From the blurb: "The first fully comprehensive book on an ancient craft which is stili practised despite the many new mechanised techniques. To achieve the best possible results the amateur and even the professional bookbinder need the expert advice on each precise and intricate detail of the process. Mr Burdett covers every aspect of the subject from simple bindings and repairs to the advanced and complicated work involved in fine bindings of full leather gold tooled and with leather outlays and inlays. Detailed instructions are given on how to do it and the full explanations make the work ali the more interesting. Advice is given on equipping a workshop and the use and care of tools and equipment together with possible improvisation. There are chapters on Cover Design, miscellaneous 'deviations from pure bookbinding' such as single section and also unsewn bindings, slip cases and book boxes, etc. All the materials used such as adhesives, bookcloths and leathers, paper and boards, gold leaf and stamping foils are discussed in detail. Over 100 diagrams amplify the text and more than sixty photographs, some in colour, illustrate the progressive stages of the craft and provide examples of contemporary fine bindings by eminent and 'up and coming' bookbinders. There is also a glossary, list of supply sources, a detailed ...

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David and Charles] Hardcover Used
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1975]

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David and Charles, Newton Abbot] Hardcover Excellent hardback copy in very good dustjacket. First published in 1975. 400 pages, illustrated throughout.
[La Charite sur Loire, France] [Publication Year: 1978]

David & Charles, 20/03/Date: 1975 00:00:01. hardcover. Good. 3.7971 in x 23.3822 in x 15.5882 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. 1975. David & Charles ISBN 0715366564 9780715366561 [GB]

David & Charles 1975 Other Good. 400 p.

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David and Charles] Hardcover Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1975]

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David Charles] Hardcover
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1975]

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David and Charles] Hardcover In Used Condition
[Austin, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1975]

ISBN10: 0715366564, ISBN13: 9780715366561, [publisher: David & Charles] Hardcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:0715366564
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1983]

David & Charles, Date: 1983. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:0715366564 1983. David & Charles ISBN 0715366564 9780715366561 [GB]