{"product_id":"modern-bookbinding-a-survey-and-a-prospect-the-fifth-dent-memorial-lecture-douglas-leighton","title":"Modern Bookbinding: A Survey and a Prospect (The Fifth Dent Memorial Lecture), Douglas Leighton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Bookbinding: A Survey and a Prospect (The Fifth Dent Memorial Lecture), Douglas Leighton — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd., 1935 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12mo, pp. 63.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The binding remains sound and tight, with the striking chevron-marbled paper boards retaining much of their original brightness and aesthetic appeal. There is some isolated rubbing and slight paper loss at the foot of the spine and adjacent lower board corners, which gently exposes the underlying board, though this does not compromise the structural integrity. The gilt lettering along the spine remains distinctly legible and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are crisp, clean, and free from foxing, inscriptions, or significant toning, presenting a handsome and highly readable example of this text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition. A pleasing copy of the Fifth J. M. Dent Memorial Lecture, delivered by Douglas Leighton, a distinguished master binder from the Leighton-Straker Bookbinding Company who distils nearly two centuries of family expertise into this compact volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in an eye-catching chevron-marbled paper-over-boards binding, this slim volume is a staple of twentieth-century book production literature. Examples retaining their structural tightness and bright boards, particularly those without the dust jacket, are increasingly uncommon on the open market in such clean internal condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this authoritative and elegant monograph, master binder Douglas Leighton provides a sweeping overview of the bookbinding trade's evolution. Transitioning from the bespoke bench-work of previous centuries to the mechanised introduction of book cloth, Leighton charts the industrial milestones that brought durability and affordability to the printed word. Featuring a foreword by Hugh R. Dent, \u003ci\u003eModern Bookbinding\u003c\/i\u003e stands as both an essential historical document for bibliophiles and a fascinating look at the mechanics of twentieth-century book production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54495444205907,"sku":"4923","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260730_231843.jpg?v=1785933511","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/modern-bookbinding-a-survey-and-a-prospect-the-fifth-dent-memorial-lecture-douglas-leighton","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}