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The gilded page : the history and technique of manuscript gilding /

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"A history of manuscript gilding from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the modern day studio. Explains in detail both historical and modern techniques of manuscript gilding, along with recipes and tips. Illustrated in black and white, plus 16 color plates"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Whitley, Kathleen P.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Castle, DE : London : Oak Knoll Press ; British Library, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Gilding > Technique.
Illumination of books and manuscripts > Technique.
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Summary:"A history of manuscript gilding from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the modern day studio. Explains in detail both historical and modern techniques of manuscript gilding, along with recipes and tips. Illustrated in black and white, plus 16 color plates"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xv, 233 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index.
ISBN:9781584562399 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1584562390 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781584562412 (pbk., co-published with the British Library : alk. paper)
1584562412 (pbk., co-published with the British Library : alk. paper)