Islamic bookbindings
Author:
Sarre, Friedrich Paul Theodor
Publisher:
Scarabaeus-Verlag
By F. Sarre ; [translated from the German manuscript by F.D. O'Byrne, B.A. Lond].
Translation of: Islamische bucheinbände.
167 p : ill. (some col.) ; 37 cm.
Method of acquisition: Unknown (1947-06-28)
Production date: AD 1923 : Date from preface.
"Of this work a strictly limited edition of 550 copies, numbered in the press, has been published. The copies 1-40 have been printed on special hand made paper and bound by hand in full green morocco in facsimile of the Persian binding shown on plate XXIII and issued as "Edition de Luxe". The hand cut reproductions in these copies have been specially selected from the best proofs. The copies 41 to 550 are printed on special machine made paper and bound by hand."--Colophon. Museum has copy no. 184. Quarter bound in green morocco with brown patterned paper sides.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 1923.5
Primary reference Number: 99059
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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