Author: FRENCH (Hannah Dustin) ROGERS (Joseph W.) & LEHMANN-HAUPT (Hellmut)
Title: Bookbinding in American. Three Essays: Early American Bookbinding by Hand, The Rise of American Edition Binding, On the Rebinding of Old Books.
Description: New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1967. Second edition, xx, 293pp., 73 illustrs., presentation inscription from E. A. Thompson, some pencil notations by Powell within the text and a note to half-title "At a superficial reading, it seems clear that the authors while having some sensitivity where books are concerned, have not had great experience with bindings before 18th century & in many places display confidently, some remarkable ignorance.", orig. two toned cloth. From the working library of Roger Powell (1896-1990) bookbinder.

Keywords: BOOKBINDING from the reference library of Roger Powell