The Art Of Bookbinding, Its Rise And Progress: Including A Descriptive Account Of The New York Bookbindery (1850) - Tapa blanda

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The Art of Bookbinding, Its Rise and Progress: Including a Descriptive Account of the New York Bookbindery is a historical book written by E. Walker and Sons in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the art of bookbinding, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the 19th century. The authors explore the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding, including leather, paper, and cloth, and describe the tools and equipment used by bookbinders.The book also includes a detailed account of the New York Bookbindery, one of the most prominent bookbinding establishments in America at the time. The authors provide a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the bindery, describing the different departments and the roles of the workers. They also discuss the challenges faced by bookbinders in the rapidly changing publishing industry of the mid-19th century.Overall, The Art of Bookbinding, Its Rise and Progress is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of bookbinding and the bookmaking industry. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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