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The art of the illustrated book

by Julius Bryant, Elizabeth James, Catherine Yvard

Tracing the history of the illustrated book from early printing to the present, this volume presents a selection of works from the Victoria and Albert Museum's National Art Library. It examines thematic subjects alongside aspects of book design, binding and typography.

Accession 25801 ISBN 9780500480694 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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