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[Hannett, John.] Arnett, John Andrews. An Inquiry into The Nature and Form of The Books of The Ancients; With a History of The Art of Bookbinding. London: Richard Groombridge, 1837. First edition. Small 8vo, contemp. gilt-paneled tan calf, gilt-lettered & ruled spine, t.e.g., red morocco spine label; scuffed, extremities occasionally rubbed. With gilt illuminated color frontis. + 14 plates, text illus. Internally generally clean. In custom brown cloth & marbled bds. case with cloth chemise.