Ramsden, Charles — French Bookbinders, 1789-1848

London, B.T. Batsford, 1989. Reprint Edition. . . Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Simple, attractive blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, though price-clipped, protected by a plastic coat. First Reprint edition from the 1950 true First Edition. xiv, 228 pp., plus over 40 full-page black-and-white illustrations of representative bindings and styles. Organized helpfully by first listing the binders alphabetically, and complete with publishers, kinds of partnerships offered, addresses, dates of operation, and details of illustration and correct terminology, e.g. "gauffer." Over 2000 artists and bookbinders represented.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine/Near Fine,