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This 1893 publication includes chapters devoted to early book illustration in Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, and England. Pollard presents a history of book illustration in each country, details what distinguished the books from those being produced elsewhere, and offers an overview of specific books from various countries, such as The French Book of Hours. Lavishly illustrated with examples throughout, this important work will be of interest...
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Excerpt: "When we speak of the invention of printing, we mean the invention of the art of multiplying books by means of single types capable of being used again and again in different combinations for the printing of different books. Taking the word printing in its widest sense, it means merely the impression of any image; and the art of impressing or stamping words or pictures seems to have been known from the very earliest times. The handles of...
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Beginning with Greek and Roman times, this volume discusses the great book collectors throughout history such as Duke Humphrey and the Library of the Valois, Sir Thomas Bodley, Sir Kenelm Digby, Jean Grolier, and Francois-Auguste De Thou. Primarily focused on Europe and Great Britain, the authors examine the world's most celebrated collectors and collections in an engaging and authoritative text.
11) Animal homes
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Describes a variety of dwellings that animals build, borrow, and share.
12) The planets
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Describes the planets and their relationship to each other and discusses the technology which has made it possible for human beings to explore the rest of the solar system at a closer range.
15) Bulldogs
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"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the bulldog breed"--Unedited summary from book.
19) Rottweilers
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"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Rottweiler breed"--Provided by publisher.
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