L' Arte Italiana Della Legatura Del Libro

Milano: Piantanida Valcarenghi, 1923. F. 29 text pages; followed by xxvii plate pages, in colors and black and white; illustrating the work of Italian binders; listings include works from Venice, Genoa, Byzantine-style bindings, more; Italian text throughout; listing includes where the books are located and a few bibliographic details, especially as concerning the binding; from the Series Monografie Di Arti Decorative, # 3; paper-covered boards binding, gilt scarab emblem on cover, dark brown spine titles; some edge, tips wear to binding; some spotting to leaves; good condition and interesting bookbinding history. Item #11531

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