This was, and is, a sumptuous magazine and an issue which would appeal to both art lovers and book collectors, as a considerable number of pages are devoted to the art of the book. The magazine is clean and tightly bound with pristine pages. Faults are exterior and include some light foxing to upper front corner near spine and a crease at lower corner, both on front cover, plus a small bit of sunning to back cover. Articles cover Egyptian bookbinding of the 9th and 10th centuries, the art of book covers, printing fine books, the art of French prints, the last great historic French furniture and much more. Wonderfully illustrated throughout in both color and black and white. Measures 8-3/4"x12" and has 178 pages, plus ads at back.