The binding of books : an essay in the history of gold-tooled bindings
1894, First Edition. London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner ; New York : C. Scribner's Sons. Very good copy in contemporary gilt-blocked maroon cloth boards, now sun-toned along the spine. Corners, spine cover and endbands somewhat rubbed. Text edges, preliminary and final leaves foxed, with the interior remaining tight, bright and clean. A strong and well-preserved example overall. Provenance; Bookplate of Henry William Hoskyns. Item #468377
Series; Books about books. Physical description; xiii, 224 pages : illustrations, plates ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; The craft of binding -- Early Italian bindings -- French bindings -- English bindings -- Conclusion. Subjects; Bookbinding. History. Gold-tooled bindings. Europe. 19th century. Illustrated. Plates.
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