Esdaile's manual of bibliography / Roy Stokes ; edited by R. Stephen Almagno
2001, 6th edition. Scarecrow Press, Lanham, Md. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #424788
ISBN: 0810839229
Physical Description; xxi, 389 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm. Summary; Designed for the literary student, the student librarian and the beginning book collector, this manual assumes nothing but interest at the outset. In clear language, it serves to take readers to the point at which they are prepared to turn to advanced texts to develop specialized interests. Contents; The nature of bibliography - Naming of parts Landmarks in the development of the book - Papyrus, parchment, vellum, and paper - Letter design and typography - Composition and press work - Illustration - Binding - The analysis of the book - The description of books. Subjects; Bibliography Methodology. Books. Books History. History.
Price: €195.00