Modern Book Production

London: The Studio Ltd, 1928. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Overview of book production changes and developments since an earlier work on book arts published in 1914. For each country there is a section discussing trends and changes to book production in that country. These are followed by color and b&w reproductions of typography, illustration, binding, and design for each of the countries. 4to. Bound in white parchment over brown and white paper covered boards featuring a Curwen style pattern. Gilt title to spine and brown title to front board. Minor browning to and wear to edges and corners of boards. Small tear to paper on front board where it overlaps parchment. Bump to foot of spine and minor discoloration to parchment as is common. Interior is bright and clean overall; however, there is light dampstaining to top margin of first few pages and light toning to marings. Filled with photographic illustartions and a few tipped-in samples. 186 pages. BOB/020323.