The Binding of Books: An Essay in the History of Gold-Tooled Bindings / Herbert P. Horne

The Binding of Books: An Essay in the History of Gold-Tooled Bindings / Herbert P. Horne

Books

REF.BB.1162
Reference Collection
xvi, 232 p. : ill., plates ; 22 cm.
1916
Ballantyne, Hanson & Co.
Kegan Paul, Trench, & Co.
Herbert P. Horne
New York City
Bookbinding
This title treats the technical methods of bookbinding, using examples of English, French, and Italian bindings. The discussion is illustrated by examples from the National Museum, as Horne attempts to write about the subject, not merely as antiquary and critic, but also as artist. Chapters include: The Craft of Binding, Early Italian Bindings, French Bindings, English Bindings, and Conclusion. An index is also included.