found: Recycled Spine, Maps and Pamphlet
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about the find:
The map and pamphlet came with the book (published 1837), and are interesting enough on their own, but what really makes this book stand out to me is the way the spine is coming away to reveal that the binders had reused some other printed material to bolster the spine.It's all in French - but it's printed by A Spottiswoode, New Street Square, London, which is odd - why would a London publisher use French offcuts to strengthen their books?
Being in French, I can't make out what it was about, but it's interesting to see what the publishers were doing.
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an early example of recycling!by u24
Thats pretty interesting as to why....
by a guest user
secret messages! this book was on its way to a French spy in England at the time, but before she had time to cut open the cover of the book to reveal the hidden instructions, she was discovered! how tragic.
by a guest user
that's certainly one theory! :D
by u24
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