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Scientific aids for the study of manuscripts
by Haselden, R. B. (Reginald Berti) (1881-1952)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Oxford : Printed at the Oxford University Press for the Bibliographical Society, 1935. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Bookplate of the Library Association Library. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 108 pp., illustrations. Contents; Introduction to the study of manuscripts -- The care and handling of manuscripts -- Light and colour -- Illuminants and light filters -- Microscopes and magnifiers -- The ultra-violet lamp and fluorescence -- Photography -- Measuring instruments and handwriting -- Examples of manuscript problems. Subjects; Manuscripts Conservation and restoration. Technological innovations.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 392467
- Title
- Scientific aids for the study of manuscripts
- Author
- Haselden, R. B. (Reginald Berti) (1881-1952)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- Oxford : Printed at the Oxford University Press for the Bibliographical Society
- Date Published
- 1935
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