Bookbinding and the Care of Books: A Handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders and Librarians (1901)

by Douglas Cockerell

Bookbinding and the Care of Books: A Handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders and Librarians is a comprehensive guide to the art of bookbinding and the preservation of books, written by Douglas Cockerell and first published in 1901. It covers everything from the history of bookbinding to the tools and materials required for the craft, as well as various techniques for binding and repairing books. The book also includes advice on the care and preservation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436791189
• ISBN13: 9781436791182
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"