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The book on the bookshelf / by Henry Petroski

This history traces the evolution of books and bookshelves, from ancient scrolls to modern bound volumes. It examines historical storage methods, the impact of the printing press, and the development of book collecting and library organisation.
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Accession Number: 19846
Site: Vernon O Content
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Binding Type: Hard Back
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