Encyclopedia of the Book - Hardcover

9781884718151: Encyclopedia of the Book
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Defines terms used in the printing, binding, and publication of books, identifies printers, authors, and others prominent in the field, and provides information on equipment, organizations, and related subjects

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  • PublisherOak Knoll Pr
  • Publication date1996
  • ISBN 10 1884718159
  • ISBN 13 9781884718151
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages576
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Second Edition, Revised. New Castle, Delaware / London: Oak Knoll Press / The British Library, 1996. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. Perfect condition. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. New introduction by Donald Farren. 1996. Second Edition, Revised. A key reference. Includes biographical details for bibliophiles, printers, bookbinders, typefounders, booksellers, etc. Illustrations include 8 full-color plates. Four appendices. Bibliography. Bound in the original gilt-stamped gray cloth. From the dust jacket: "The breadth of [this work's] scope is remarkable; it contains over 3,000 alphabetically-arranged definitions of the terms used in bookbinding, printing, papermaking. and the book trade. There are also biographical details of printers, authors, bookbinders, bibliophiles; and precise notes on machinery and equipment, famous books, printing societies, book-related organizations, customs of the trade, etc." 7.25" wide by 10.25" tall by 2" thick. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. Second Edition, Revised. Hardcover (heavy). New/New. xxiii, 551pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 019339

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