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Paperback. Unique and rewarding in both its scope and approach, The Future of the Page is a collection of essays that presents the best of recent critical theory on the history and future of the page and its enormous influence on Western thought and culture. Editor(s): Stoicheff, Peter; Taylor, Andrew. Series: Studies in Book & Print Culture. Num Pages: 330 pages, 58 halftones. BIC Classification: DSA; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802085849
ISBN
9780802085849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.86

Paperback. A collection of primary source materials and original essays, "Perspectives on American Book History" is designed for the growing number of courses in American print culture, as well as a supplement for courses in American literature and history. Editor(s): Casper, Scott E.; Chaison, Joanne D.; Groves, Jeffrey D. Series: Studies in Print Culture and the History of the Book. Num Pages: 480 pages, 44 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; KNTP; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 925.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781558493179
ISBN
9781558493179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.26

Hardback. A study of a manuscript created in 1469 by Taddeo Crevelli, an Italian illuminator of manuscripts. Kurt Barstow discusses each of Crevelli's paintings and relates its iconography to other devotional images of the time. All 24 of Crevelli's images are reproduced along with sample leaves. Series: Monographs on Illuminated Manuscripts. Num Pages: 272 pages, 39 colour & 89 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; ACND; AGR; AKLB; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892363704
ISBN
9780892363704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.51
€ 86.12

hardcover. The Book Unbound presents important contributions to the discussions surrounding the editing of medieval texts, including the use of digital technology with historical and literary documents, while offering practical ideas on editing print and hypertext. Editor(s): Echard, Sian; Partridge, Stephen. Series: Studies in Book & Print Culture. Num Pages: 260 pages, 12 halftones, 10 colour illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
Edition
2nd ed.
SKU
V9780802087560
ISBN
9780802087560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.45

Hardback. This volume presents six essays by notable scholars examining fine bindings, provenances, historical associations and technical aspects of the holdings of the Arcadian Library, London. With its precise scholarship, detailed information, original research and lavish illustration, it will be a standard work for bibliophiles and book scholars. Editor(s): Mandelbrote, Giles; de Bruijn, Willem. Series: Studies in the Arcadian Library. Num Pages: 408 pages, c. 730 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 328 x 249 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2880.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199654819
ISBN
9780199654819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 312.19

Paperback. An introduction to this ancient library that describes the difficult history of attempts to unwind the damaged rolls. This book discusses the texts that have been deciphered and puts them in the context of literacy and Roman society of the time. It also describes the form of books in antiquity and the papyrus sheets on which they were written. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 b & w illustrations, 42 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; GLM; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 191 x 10. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892367993
ISBN
9780892367993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.72

paperback. This volume presents Albert Einstein's 1912 manuscript on the special theory of the relativity, one of the most revolutionary and influential scientific documents of the 20th century. Num Pages: 176 pages, 72 colour pages. BIC Classification: PHR; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 201 x 16. Weight in Grams: 826.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
George Braziller Inc
Condition
New
SKU
9780807615324
ISBN
9780807615324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 8.29

Paperback. This new edition updates the bibliography and the new preface by Hughes presents his recent thoughts about terminology and methods of liturgical abbreviation. Num Pages: 470 pages, music, facsims. BIC Classification: DSBB; HRCR; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780802076694
ISBN
9780802076694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.92
€ 50.58

paperback. Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations. Series: Visual History from the John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera. Num Pages: 224 pages, 228 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBTQ; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 213 x 21. Weight in Grams: 886. A Visual History of British Imperialism. Series: Visual History from the John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera. 224 pages, 228 colour illustrations. Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBTQ; WCS. Dimension: 229 x 213 x 21. Weight: 894.
Publisher
Bodleian Library
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851243341
ISBN
9781851243341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.47

Hardcover. This illustrated catalogue presents detailed descriptions of nineteen Greek manuscripts acquired individually by the Library, during the twentieth century, and not previously described in any official Bodleian catalogue. Num Pages: 226 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBCR; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 250 x 18. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Bodleian Library
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851240715
ISBN
9781851240715
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.43

Hardback. Picking out the images from 339 vellum leaves, this title gives insight into the manuscript and its creation. It is suitable for those interested in history, ancient artifacts or the gospels and with a passion for beautiful objects. Num Pages: 64 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091926342
ISBN
9780091926342
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.42

Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: GBCY; WCS; WZG. Dimension: 129 x 76 x 23. Weight in Grams: 36.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Wartelsteiner GmbH Germany
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9783861842958
ISBN
9783861842958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.99

Hardback. "Overview of the history of books and communications..written for the layperson and student." -JAL GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE Series: History of the Book. Num Pages: 328 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: HBT; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 219 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810828520
ISBN
9780810828520
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, 32 color postcards. BIC Classification: WCS; WZS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764346712
ISBN
9780764346712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, 32 color postcards. BIC Classification: WCS; WZS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 190 x 15. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764346729
ISBN
9780764346729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

Paperback. "The Way life should be" -- Ship ahoy! -- Eyes in the sky -- Water, water everywhere -- Keeping the outdoors out -- Old-fashioned village -- Curb appeal -- Heaven on earth -- Bridging the gap -- Times to remember -- Bibliography. Num Pages: 128 pages, 285 postcard illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEN; WCS; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 280 x 12. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764348464
ISBN
9780764348464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.20

Num Pages: 288 pages, 1797 color photos. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 309 x 238 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2042.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764340024
ISBN
9780764340024
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.44
€ 64.69

Paperback. Forty beautiful women cavort on the beach for the 1950s most famous female photographer, Bunny Yeager. Enjoy a bit of beach, a spark of sunshine, and a nostalgic romp with beauties of bygone days. Tear these cards out and mail them to friends, or frame them in any standard 5 x 7-inch frame. Num Pages: 80 pages, 40 postcards. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 125 x 11. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764323881
ISBN
9780764323881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.13

Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 900+ colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJF; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 287 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1260.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764347597
ISBN
9780764347597
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.32

Hardcover. Some of the 14 essays focus on technical issues of manuscripts such as the earliest dry-point glosses in Codex Usserianus Primus, the Book of Kells and the Corbie Psalter, and the travels of manuscripts from the continent to Ireland. Others provide information extracted from manuscripts ranging from Editor(s): Sims, Katharine; Barnard, Mr Toby. Num Pages: 344 pages, Includes 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 770. With invitation to attend launch of book in Trinity College, Dublin, Oct 1998, and obituary from Irish Times for William O'Sullivan, 2001. Fine in fine dust wrapper
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Routledge
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
SKU
KSG0017523
ISBN
9781859282939
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 95.00

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