Book #100234

Bookbinders of the United Kingdom (outside London) 1780-1840

Charles Ramsden

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: London: Batsford, 1987.

Price: $40.00

An attractive 1987 reprint in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper.

A concise presentation of information on bookbinders working in major centers, in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Each section covers principal directories consulted, list of localities and binders, including full addresses and information on business relations, apprenticeships, influence and other matters of interest. With 16 illustrations including bindings by Bailey, Beardsall, Didoge, Ridge, and Sowler; large 8vo; [xvi], 250 pages; 11.