The Hand-Book of Taste in Book-Binding (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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I have already disclaimed all idea of entering into any explanation of the mechanical process of book binding, or of giving the history of the art; for the subject, though sufficiently curious to those who delight in such matters, would to the many have, I fear, little interest; but still it may not be out of place to say a few words upon the different modes used' to preserve 'manuscripts, before the adoption of the mode of bookbinding now in use.

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