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THE NEALE M. ALBERT COLLECTION OF MINIATURE DESIGNER BINDINGS.
Albert, Neale M.

- New York : The Grolier Club 2006 - 9 x 11 inches - hardcover, slipcase - 212 pages - ISBN 9780910672672 / Order Nr. 106665 - Price: $ 75.00 View Excerpt (PDF) View Table of Contents (PDF) View Slideshow (requires Flash Player 9)

With photographs from Tom Grill, this book features miniature designer bindings from the collection of Neal M. Albert. Containing more than 7,000 color illustrations, the book covers all styles of bindings including traditional, variations, geometric, abstract, representational, gems, flora & fauna, lettering, diminutive, and experimental. The designer, year, dimensions, and a small description accompany the photos of each listed binding. Including opening essays by Patricia Juvelis and Neale M. Albert, this book reflects an entire world of fine bindings. Although small in size, these bindings showcase great exuberance and elegance.

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