BOOKS. - Gerald. Donaldson

Books, by Gerald Donaldson, published by Phaidon in 1981. A hardback anthology covering the history, art, power, glory, infamy and suffering of books, drawn from the words of their creators, friends and enemies, illustrated throughout the sample pages shown with reproductions including medieval manuscript pages and related imagery.

The front cover carries a gilt title and a reproduction illustration of a seated figure at a writing desk, with a quote-style strapline beneath. The spine is pale with black lettering and the Phaidon device. The boards show some rubbing and wear at the corners and spine ends consistent with age.

The rear panel of the dustwrapper carries a set of printed quotations about books from various writers, and shows some soiling and a small tear at the top corner.

There is a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper reading "To David, From The Atkins, 22.xi.86". Internal pages photographed show cream paper with clear black print and colour plates.

Condition: Good

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