This engaging book presents a new chapter in paper's history: how its use in Islamic lands during the Middle Ages influenced almost every aspect of medieval life. The text and illustrations (of papermaking techniques and the many uses to which paper was put) give new luster and importance to a now-humble material. 100+ illustrations.
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This engaging book presents a new chapter in paper's history: how its use in Islamic lands during the Middle Ages influenced almost every aspect of medieval life. The text and illustrations (of papermaking techniques and the many uses to which paper was put) give new luster and importance to a now-humble material. 100+ illustrations.
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Hbk square small 4to, 270pp, profusely illustr throughout in color, no dj as issued, fine, quarter cloth over decorated paper-covered boards, an unread copy, excellent clean tight and unmarked, as new.
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Near Fine. 0300089554. Color and black and white photographs throughout. First printing. Near fine in black cloth with illustrated boards. No dust jacket.
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Like New. Size: 8x1x11; First ed.; first printing according to printer's key; 270 p., clean and unmarked anywhere on strong unaged paper; beautiful ill.; binding tight; calligraphic boards clean, unfaded and without discernible wear. No d.j. or slip case--perhaps issued without.