For three-quarters of a century, the Edwards family of Halifax were among Britain’s leading bookbinders, publishers, and antiquarian booksellers. The Edwardses of Halifax is the definitive account of the family business.
Author: PEARSON, David. Published by: The British Library (London, 2011). 260 x 185mm, 2208p, Illust in col. through out. Stiff card col. printed cover. Thesis challenging a consideration of books as artefacts, conveying more than the sum of their textual content by the highly respected book historian. A revised edition in paperback form. NEW COPY. Read more…