History of Writing, in papier-maché binding
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Author: Humphreys, Henry Noel
Title: The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing
Place Published: London
Publisher:Ingram, Cooke, and Co.
Date Published: 1853
Description:
Author: Humphreys, Henry Noel
Title: The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing
Place Published: London
Publisher:Ingram, Cooke, and Co.
Date Published: 1853
Description:
viii, 176 pp. 28 plates (13 in color). 26x17.5 cm (10¼x7"), original publisher's papier-maché binding, new cloth backing with some original gilt-stamped spine leather laid down; slipcase. First Edition.
Fine example of a papier-maché binding, designed by Henry Noel Humphries to imitate wooden covers of a Medieval book.
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Small cracks and chips to binding, hinges reinforced; ownership inscription front flyleaf, light foxing; very good.
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History of Writing, in papier-maché binding
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