S. T. Prideaux. An Historical Sketch of Bookbinding. — London: Lawrence & Bullen, 1893.
Author/Editor
Duff, Edward Gordon (British, 1861–1924) Prideaux, Sarah Treverbian (British, 1853–1933)
Title in black and red: AN HISTORICAL SKETCH | OF | BOOKBINDING | BY | S. T. PRIDEAUX | WITH A CHAPTER ON EARLY STAMPED BINDINGS | BY E. GORDON DUFF. | {Publisher’s device} | LONDON: LAWRENCE & BULLEN | 16 HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN | 1893 ||
Pagination: [i, ii] – h.t. / blank, [2] – blank / frontis. w/guard, [iii, iv] – t.p. / colophon, [v], vi – preface, [vii, viii] – contents / blank, [1] 2-303 [304 blank].
Collation: 8vo; [A]4 B-U8.
Binding: Grey cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and publisher’s device to front cover, gilt lettering to spine, blue floral ornamental endpapers, free margin untrimmed; printed on laid paper.
Additional Information
| Collection | Library , Reference Books |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Book , Reference book |
| Country | England , Great Britain , UK |
| Period | Late 19th century |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Bookbinding , English , French , History |
| Media/Technique | Laid paper , Paper |
| Creation / Publishing year | 1893 |
| Binding | Cloth , Hardcover |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Size | 19.8 x 14.7 cm , 8vo |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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