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The Book Before Printing: Ancient, Medieval and Oriental (Paperback)

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Product Description
Rich authoritative study of the book before Gutenberg. Nearly 200 photographic facsimiles of priceless documents. Comprehensive.
Product Details
  • Paperback: 604 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (March 1, 1982)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486242439
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486242439
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
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