Unsigned binding for ‘The Book of Gems’. (original) (raw)

An ornamental ‘tortoise-shell’ binding

1868

A papier-mâché binding creating the effect of tortoise-shell.

9 x 6½ inches

Another splendid binding which recreates the luxuriousness of ancient books, but is made out of pulped paper bound by gum.

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Photograph and text by Simon Cooke

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