Horne (Robert) - Paper for Books.

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Paper for Books. A comprehensive survey of the various types of paper used in book production, illustrated by members of the Society of Industrial Artists. By Robert Horne. Revised and enlarged edition, 8vo, pp.648 (including paper specimens), London: Robert Horne and Co., 1961.
Upwards of 80 paper specimens, coloured, wove, rag, coated, art, etc. Upwards of 100pp illustrations by many artists, mostly in line, some wood-engraved, some previously unpublished. Green buckram, spine and upper board blocked in gold, pictorial endpapers, dust-jacket slightly chipped. A very good copy.
Amongst others the artists include Franciszka Themerson, Robin Jacques, Eric Fraser, Lynton Lamb, Edward Ardizzone and Cecil Keeling.

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