"Royal English Bookbindings" by Cyril Davenport is a journey through England's past as seen through the covers of its royal books. The book shows how kings and queens like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I used beautiful book covers to show off their power and love for art. The author starts by explaining how royal book collections were taken care of and eventually shared with everyone. Through the tales of Prince Henry and George III, the stage is set to connect the importance of bookbinding to the tastes and marks each royal left on English history from medieval times into the 1600s.
Royal English Bookbindings
By Cyril Davenport
Explore England's cultural and royal history through the artistic and carefully crafted covers of books owned by kings and queens.
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2012-06-18
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