Monday, April 27, 2009

Jackets Required


A scholar at Oxford University's Bodleian Library has uncovered the oldest known dustjacket. The cover had become separated from its book--Friendship's Offering for 1830 (Smith, Elder, & Co., 1829). I would have thought there were older dustjackets in existence, but apparently not.

Thanks to Wessel & Lieberman for the tip.--David E

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