Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World // FIRST EDITION //
by Vallejo, Irene (Translated by Charlotte Whittle)
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0593318897
- ISBN 13
- 9780593318898
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A.A. Knopf, 2022. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. STATED FIRST EDITION, same date on both title page and copyright page. A MINT volume in same condition UNclipped Dust Jacket. Clean, tight, No markings at all. FLAWLESS item. A history of the earliest libraries, first oral traditions then using scrolls (papyrus) to modern libraries. An incredible and fascinating narrative. A large Notes and Bibliography section, followed by an Index. 442 pages. Mylar protected jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Margins13 Books (US)
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- Title
- Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World // FIRST EDITION //
- Author
- Vallejo, Irene (Translated by Charlotte Whittle)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0593318897
- ISBN 13
- 9780593318898
- Publisher
- A.A. Knopf
- Date Published
- 2022
- Keywords
- Books about books; book history; world history; paper history; ancient treasures; oral histories; libraries; Cleopatra's library; award winning author; Library of Alexandria;
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