18th Century Trade Binding – Work of the Hand

One of the first full leather bindings that I did at NBSS was a calfskin binding in the style of trade bindings popular in the 18th Century. The textblock is sewn on single raised cords that are laced into the boards. The leather is sprinkled and tooled in a style that is known as the…

18th Century Trade Binding – Work of the Hand

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Hand Bookbindings: British Bindings

Period Style Bookbinding

Tracing the history of bookbinding in Special Collections exhibit

18th century book binding hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Tracing the history of bookbinding in Special Collections exhibit

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Hand Bookbindings: British Bindings