binding variants
OAB Definition
“differences of colour, fabric, lettering or decoration occurring between copies of the same edition as issued by the publisher. These may occur when not all copies are bound at one time or in one bindery.”
Contemporary artists’ books may have intentional variations regardless of production date or location.
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Additional Resources
- Glaister, G. A., & Rummonds, Richard-Gabriel. Encyclopedia of The Book. Oak Knoll Press, 1996.