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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Judging a Book by Its Cover: The Art of the Publishers’ Binding
It used to be much harder to judge a book by its cover. Prior to the 19th century, most books were published and sold to customers as unbound sheets or in simple bindings executed specifically for the individual bookseller. By … Continue reading
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Happy Homecoming! Happy Hobbit Day!
To all Miami alums, welcome back! This weekend the statue of Coach Paul Brown will be unveiled in the Cradle of Coaches Plaza; in honor of the occasion we have a display of Paul Brown materials from the Cradle of … Continue reading
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19th Century London: A Not-So-Distant Mirror
This fall we’re featuring two exhibits in the Walter Havighurst Special Collections exhibit gallery. Both focus on 19th century London, but expose different facets of the outcomes of the Industrial Revolution. Both also feature some of our more wonderful books. … Continue reading
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