Fine Books: Pleasures And Treasures
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the bibliophile, the collector, and the lover of beauty, Fine Books: Pleasures and Treasures by Alan G. Thomas is an indispensable guide to the world of rare and distinguished volumes. Thomas, a seasoned antiquarian bookseller of considerable repute, chronicles the history of fine bookmaking from illuminated medieval manuscripts to the masterworks of early printing, presenting a sweeping panorama of Western book culture across the centuries. The work examines the artistry of binding, illustration, typography, and provenance, illuminating precisely what elevates a book from a mere object to a prized treasure. Written with the authority of a practitioner who spent a lifetime handling some of the world's most remarkable books, Thomas's prose is both scholarly and deeply personal, instilling in the reader a genuine reverence for the crafted page. Fine Books stands as a landmark text within the literature of book collecting, arguing persuasively that these objects are not mere vessels of text but supreme achievements of human artistry. Whether you are a seasoned collector or an intrigued newcomer, this volume will leave you wondering what rare gem might be waiting, just out of reach, on the next shelf.
Author: Alan G. Thomas
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the bibliophile, the collector, and the lover of beauty, Fine Books: Pleasures and Treasures by Alan G. Thomas is an indispensable guide to the world of rare and distinguished volumes. Thomas, a seasoned antiquarian bookseller of considerable repute, chronicles the history of fine bookmaking from illuminated medieval manuscripts to the masterworks of early printing, presenting a sweeping panorama of Western book culture across the centuries. The work examines the artistry of binding, illustration, typography, and provenance, illuminating precisely what elevates a book from a mere object to a prized treasure. Written with the authority of a practitioner who spent a lifetime handling some of the world's most remarkable books, Thomas's prose is both scholarly and deeply personal, instilling in the reader a genuine reverence for the crafted page. Fine Books stands as a landmark text within the literature of book collecting, arguing persuasively that these objects are not mere vessels of text but supreme achievements of human artistry. Whether you are a seasoned collector or an intrigued newcomer, this volume will leave you wondering what rare gem might be waiting, just out of reach, on the next shelf.