Examples Of The Art Of Bookbinding: And Volumes Bearing Marks Of Distinguished Ownership (1897)

""Examples Of The Art Of Bookbinding: And Volumes Bearing Marks Of Distinguished Ownership"" is a book written by Bernard Quaritch and published in 1897. This book showcases various examples of bookbinding art, including those from different periods and countries. It also features volumes that bear marks of distinguished ownership, such as those owned by famous people or institutions. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of each example, making it a valuable resource for book collectors, bookbinders, and anyone interested in the history of bookbinding. Additionally, it includes an introduction by Quaritch that discusses the importance of bookbinding as an art form and the significance of owning books with distinguished provenance. Overall, ""Examples Of The Art Of Bookbinding: And Volumes Bearing Marks Of Distinguished Ownership"" is a fascinating and informative book that celebrates the beauty and history of bookbinding.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.