Bookbindings & Other Bibliophily
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| Author | : Anthony Hobson |
| Publisher | : Oak Knoll Press |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105012429911 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bookbindings & Other Bibliophily by : Anthony Hobson
Book excerpt: For over 40 years, Anthony Hobson has occupied a commanding position in the world of books. He ran Sotheby's book department for some 20 years and since then has established an independent reputation with a series of studies of bookbinding and the history of books generally in Renaissance Italy. On the occasion of his 70th birthday a group of friends honoured his achievements with a collection of essays, some published in 1991 in The Book Collector, but the major part in this book.
