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[004386] Marks, P. J. M. Beautiful Bookbindings – A Thousand Years of the Bookbinder’s Art. London: The British Library and Oak Knoll Press, 2011. First Edition. 4to. Hardback. Very Good / Good+. ISBN: 9780712358231. [5], 6-192pp. Original buckram in DJ

DJ lightly scratched to upper panel, otherwise bright and clean. Without erratum slip

A book “that knows who it’s being written for, and delivers what is needed. While its lack of index and bibliographical citations would frustrate serious researchers, the book is not meant for them: on the other hand, binders and connoisseurs will enjoy it for the photographs, particularly the close-ups” (Ed Maggs in The New Bookbinder, Volume Thirty-One)