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The physical book as an object
Covers, bindings and printed pages reveal choices about materials as well as stories.
CURATED SOURCE RECORDS
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Covers, bindings and printed pages reveal choices about materials as well as stories. Follow each original page for the full work, caption, context and rights information.
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Library of Congress: books maps more
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FREE TO USE AND REUSE
Library of Congress: classic childrens books
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A WAY TO LOOK CLOSER
What to notice
Covers, bindings and printed pages reveal choices about materials as well as stories.
Look at the size, typography and decoration before reading any text inside.
SOURCES AND RIGHTS
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