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The Book Before Printing

Ancient, Medieval and Oriental

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An exploration of rare and priceless manuscripts from museums around the world, this survey features nearly 200 photographic facsimiles that depict ancestors of the modern book. Contributions from numerous people and cultures include ancient sources of Greece and Rome, central and southern Asia, Africa, pre-Columbian America, the Far East, and Europe.

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The Book Before Printing, David Diringer

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2011
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Title
The Book Before Printing
Subtitle
Ancient, Medieval and Oriental
Language
English
Released
2011
Format
Paperback
Pages
624
ISBN10
0486242439
ISBN13
9780486242439
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An exploration of rare and priceless manuscripts from museums around the world, this survey features nearly 200 photographic facsimiles that depict ancestors of the modern book. Contributions from numerous people and cultures include ancient sources of Greece and Rome, central and southern Asia, Africa, pre-Columbian America, the Far East, and Europe.