Seventeen illustrations. Wear at tip of spine, first signature loose, spine darkened. otherwise clean and bright. TEG. 160 pp., index. Chapters: The Preservation of Literature, Books and Libraries in Classical Times, Books in Mediaeval Times, Libraries in Mediaeval Times, The Beginning of Printing, Who Invented Moveable Types?, Gutenberg and the Mentz Press, Early Printing, Early Printing in Italy and some other Countries, Early Printing in England, Early Printing in Scotland, Early Printing in Ireland, Book Binding, How a Modern Book is Produced.