English Binding Before 1500

By G.D. Hobson

Book Overview

Originally published in 1929, and based on The Sandars Lectures for 1927, this volume provides a historical study of English binding. The text is divided into two main sections: the first covers the period up until 1300; the second focuses on Gothic bindings creates between 1450 and 1500. A generous appendices section is also included towards the end. Beautifully presented, and containing a large number of illustrative examples, this is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in bibliography and medieval English history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521137284
• ISBN13: 9780521137287
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.7"