The History of The Illustrated Book
by Harthan, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine DJ
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London:: Thames and Hudson,, 1981. Cloth. Fine in Near Fine DJ. A comprehensive history of this enormous subject. A large volume with 465 illustrations, 33 in colour, many of them full-page. Gilt lettering to spine and gilt publisher's insignia to upper cover. Dj slightly faded but otherwise excellent.
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- Bookseller
- Primrose Hill Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17203
- Title
- The History of The Illustrated Book
- Author
- Harthan, John
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine DJ
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1981
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