Author: HOBSON (G.D.)
Title: Bindings in Cambridge Libraries. With Notes by G.D. Hobson. Based on Researches by N.F. Barwell, H.M. Davies and the Late Charles E. Sayle.
Description: Cambridge: at the University Press, 1929. First edition, folio (380 x 250 mm), xvi, 179, [1]pp., limited to 230 copies, cut to lower outer blank corner of title repaired with archival paper, signs of a library stamp having been removed from verso of title, coloured frontis., 71 plates (26 chromolithographed), orig. buckram, gilt stamped, light wear to spine, uncut, too edge gilt. Contents: A. Preliminary, 1190-1450; B. Gothic, 1470-1520; C. Renaissance, 1520-1590; D. Early Stuart, 1605-55; E. Late Stuart and Early Georgian, 1660-1750. Each binding shown is accompanied by long descriptions of the binding, information on previous ownership and historical remarks. "A major work, especially in the field of gold-tooled binding by one of the most distinguished bookbinding historians."—Middleton. Middleton, The Binder's Art, 38.

Keywords: BOOKBINDING BINDINGS