Title The Art of the French book : from early manuscripts to the present time / edited by André Lejard ; introduction by Philip James

Published London : Paul Elek, [1947] London : P. Elek, [1947]

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Description 166 pages, 13 unnumbered plates (some color) : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm regular print Contents Manuscripts, by E. A. van Moe.--The French book in the XVth and XVIth centuries, by R. Brun.--The French book in the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries, by J. Wilhelm.--The French book in the XIXth century (1801-1870) by P. H. Michel.--The French book in the XXth century, by J. Guignard.--Bindings, by R. Brun Notes Translation of Le Livre Bibliography Bibliography: pages 165-166 Subject Bookbinding -- France -- History. Bookbinding -- France. Illumination of books and manuscripts -- France. Bookplates, French. Illumination of books and manuscripts, French. Illustrated books -- History -- 15th and 16th centuries. Illustrated books -- History -- 17th century. Illustrated books -- History -- 18th century. Illustrated books -- History -- 19th century. Illustrated books -- History -- 20th century. Illustrated books -- France. Illustration of books -- France. Bookbinding -- history. Author Lejard, André, 1899-1974. Bibliothèque nationale (France) LC no. a 48001001

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