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Searchable: British Library Database of Book Bindings
December 6, 2009 00:58
With so much talk these days about electronic books, take a minute to enjoy some of the incredible craftsmanship that went into these books/works of art.
Keep clicking on an image to get to maximum magnification.
Database Homepage and Access to Picture Gallery
From the Web Site:
The database has two main types of search: keyword search and advanced search. You can also browse the indexes of bookbinder, ownership marks, country, cover material, colour, edges, decorative technique, style/type, and period on the left hand side on the advanced search page. In addition the picture gallery will allow you to browse all the bindings images.
+ Keyword Search
+ Advanced Search
+ Search Tips
Source: British Library (via Twitter)
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