On Display: 19th Century Publishers Bindings

American University Library is pleased to announce the opening of Judging a Book by its Cover: 19th Century Cloth Bindings from the Liman and Martin Collections which showcases examples of the different styles of publishers’ bindings from American University Library’s Les A. Liman and Artemas Martin Collections.  Come learn about book history and test your book IQ.  Try to match the decorative techniques listed in the caption to the books on display. This exhibit will be on display through mid August on the third floor of Bender library.

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