Nixon, Howard M.

Five Centuries of English Bookbinding

London: Scolar Press, 1978. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

Cloth with dust jacket; 10.25 inches tall; 9-232 [10 index] illustrated with b/w full-page plates, contains 100 articles from The Book Collector. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; Minimal shelf handling wear; Minor age-toning on the preliminaries; Appears unread.

A seminal work that offers an in-depth exploration of the evolution of English bookbinding from the 15th to the 20th century. Nixon, a distinguished British librarian and historian of bookbinding, meticulously examines the craft's development, highlighting significant styles, techniques, and notable binders throughout history. This comprehensive study serves as an invaluable resource for bibliophiles, conservators, and scholars interested in the intersection of craftsmanship and book history.

Subjects: Bookbinding History, English Decorative Arts, Craft Techniques, Bibliophilia, Art History, Bibliography, Craftsmanship.

Item #20615

Price: $35.00