A Catalogue Of Fifteen Hundred Books: Remarkable For The Beauty Or The Age Of Their Bindings

By Bernard Quaritch

Book Overview

""A Catalogue Of Fifteen Hundred Books: Remarkable For The Beauty Or The Age Of Their Bindings"" is a book written by Bernard Quaritch. The book is a catalogue that lists and describes fifteen hundred books that are notable for their beautiful or ancient bindings. The books listed in the catalogue are from various time periods and feature a wide range of bindings, from leather-bound books with intricate designs to ancient manuscripts with ornate covers. The book is a valuable resource for book collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the art of bookbinding. It provides detailed descriptions of each book and its binding, along with information about the history and significance of the work. The book is well-researched and expertly written, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of bookbinding and the beauty of books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163233854
• ISBN13: 9781163233856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"