{"product_id":"2026200017250-secondhand-fine-books-pleasures-and-treasures","title":"Fine Books: Pleasures And Treasures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\n\nWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210259603675,"sku":"2026200017250-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9e4922c4-3988-4e6e-9c79-6a402ad70e27.png?v=1788268178","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017250-secondhand-fine-books-pleasures-and-treasures","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}