Geoffrey Glaister

Geoffrey Ashall Glaister (1917–1985) of Leeds was a librarian with the British Council who wrote several important works of reference relating to the history of the manufacture of books.

His publication ''Encyclopedia of the Book'' has over 3,000 definitions of the terms used in the book trade.

Glaister began his career in librarianship in 1934 at Bradford Public Libraries. He served in more than fourteen countries with the British Council. Glaister was a life member of the Bibliographical Society and the Printing History Society.

On his death, he left half of his £122,645 estate to the British Council Benevolent Fund. Provided by Wikipedia
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    An encyclopedia of the book : terms used in paper-making, printing bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts bibliophiles, private presses and printing societies /
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    Glossary of the book : terms used in paper-making, printing, bookbinding and publishing ; with notes on illuminated manuscripts, bibliophiles, private presses and printing societies /
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    Glaister's glossary of the book : terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses.
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