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Bookbinding Evolution in Colonial Mexico by Denih Monsiváis is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes the history of bookbinding in Mexico. It describes that during colonial times, parchment was commonly used for book covers. In the late 18th century, paper covers became more common. Many books brought from Spain had leather covers embossed in the Moorish or monastic style. By the 16th century, Mexican bookbinders were adopting these styles but had limited tools. In the 17th-18th centuries, bookbindings became more decorated with designs and gilt. By the 19th century, Mexican bookbi

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Denih Monsiváis

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