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The book by design : the remarkable story of the world's greatest invention

by P. J. M. Marks, Stephen Parkin

This illustrated study explores the history of book design through key volumes from the British Library, analysing formats, bindings, and design trends across different periods and cultures.

Accession 27612 ISBN 9780712354042 Publisher British Library
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