After his completion of the 12 volume history of england published. Hindmans books and manuscripts department sales encompass a broad range of categories, including printed and manuscript americana, maps and atlases, science and medicine, travel and exploration, literature, natural history, manuscripts, fine press and printing, livres dartiste, fine bindings, original illustration art, and a diverse range of important historic objects. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered. English and geman bindings, 16th and early 17th century. The indispensable, profusely illustrated exhibition catalogue of 75 fine and historic bindings from the unrivaled collection of bibliography formed more add to cart.
The impressive binding on this copy is an exquisitely preserved relievo binding executed to a design by jones himself, the whole thus presenting a. The bookshop specialises in fine bindings, both old and new, first and illustrated editions, with an emphasis on english literature, and familiar and unusual books, all in the best possible condition. Explore new worlds or your own backyard with abebooks cartography literature. Meticulous typographical design, letterpress printing, and the highest quality bookmaking materials to produce exquisite unique volumes and heirloom editions big bridge press, pacifica, ca. Oct 11, 2016 cloth bindings were not readily accepted at first, but by the end of the 19th century, they were the norm. The vast majority of the librarys bindings are dispersed throughout the printed books collections and these can be ordered to the reading rooms using explore the british library. Fine presses and fine press book sellers fine presses. A collection of facsimiles from examples of historic or.
It features a sampling of materials held in the special collections division focusing on the history of the book and medieval manuscripts from the 11th to the 19th century. Many of the historic volumes in the lillian goldman law library are significant not only for their texts, but for their extraordinary bindings. Repairs to existing books also encompass a broad range of techniques, from minimally invasive conservation of a historic book to the full restoration and rebinding of a text. Fine and historic bookbindings from the folger shakespeare library. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Pirages, the video segments below highlight important inventory and examine the various pleasures of book collecting, with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating historic and decorative bindings. I specialize in bespoke bindings, mainly oneoffs and short runs, from a simple cloth binding to fine leather bindings with fine english imported goatskins and calf. This unique gathering of work showcased the many talents of our diverse bookbinding community, and offered insight into the renowned program at nbss. The group most immediate to hand are those 100 outstanding bindings identified by jamie shalleck kamph in 1978 and described in her catalogue fine bindings.
These books reflect the book as art, not just a utilitarian object. Repairs to existing books also encompass a broad range of techniques, from minimally invasive. In closing, i and my cocurator, michael laird of michael laird rare books, wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the exhibition. Within the general rare book collection, the manuscript division, and the graphic arts collection are several groups of interesting book bindings, both fine and or historic. Womanowned and operated, imperial fine books is a leading specialist in leatherbound books, sets, fine bindings, cosways, jeweled bindings, color plate, childrens, fine and rare books for over 35 years. We perform appraisals, we offer assistance in collection development and we are always interested in purchasing fine books, either single volumes or libraries. Fine and historic bindings from the yale law library is on display through may 24 in the rare book exhibition gallery on level l2 of the yale law school. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. Leather is synonymous with tradition in fine book publishing and collecting. Introduction to the exhibit history of bindings exhibits msu. Fine and historic bookbindings from the folger shakespeare library bearman, frederick a on. Buy cartography, vintage maps, atlases, and more from the vast selection. Presentation copies, fine bindings, and historic bindings for collection and prop use are also available. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
Some of the books in this exhibit do not have their original bindings or have been. Set up and run by susannah mcbain, a trained bookbinder and paper conservator, bracadale books is a bindery specialising in the restoration and conservation of all types of books, from historic fine bindings to favourite old paperbacks, using traditional handbinding techniques that have been used for centuries. Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. Many reference works about bindings are available on open access in the rare books and music reading room. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more.
Guide to understanding bindings the binding of a book describes the material that is used to make the upper front and lower back covers. A collection of facsimiles from examples of historic or artistic bookbinding, illustrating the history of binding as a branch of the decorative arts. Leather bound books classic leather bound books signed. Fine and historic bookbindings from the folger shakespeare library 9781112823046. Hand bookbinders create new bindings that run the gamut from historical book structures made with traditional materials to modern structures made with 21stcentury materials, and from basic clothcase bindings to valuable fullleather fine bindings. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Publisher of fine press books designed by nancy davis, peter koch, andrew hoyem and. North bennet street school recently hosted a special exhibition of exquisite handbound books made by students and alumni of the bookbinding program. Books will speak plain, with its supplemental dvd, is an important resource for any staff member or volunteer faced with the description or identification of historic bindings.
Fine bindings abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Introduction to the exhibit history of bindings exhibits. Did you know imperial fine books offers custom bookbinding and restorations. Bindings princeton university library special collections. The curators of the exhibition are michael laird, owner of michael laird rare books in lockhart, texas, and michael widener, the law librarys rare book librarian. Introduction to the exhibit the book in the codex form, or the book as we know it today, has been around for nearly 2000 years. The spine has the title and ornaments while the cover is in a diapered pattern. Also hand marbled papers, hand tooling and gold lettering offering a tailor made service from start to finish. Fine binding books reveal more than the secrets of their construction and origin. Though we are based in berkshire we serve the whole of the uk.
Bindings fine and historic michael laird rare books. Fine presses and fine press book sellers the book arts web. Stypeck has prepared thousands of appraisals of personal property, including, in addition to printed matter, fine art, antiquities, oriental art and. Investigate what students learn over the course of the twoyear program. The binding of a book describes the material that is used to make the upper front and lower back covers. The historical book arts database is primarily a teaching tool. It also mentions a case of a jew learning the craft from a monk, and considers whether to have sacred. Within the general rare book collection, the manuscript division, and the graphic arts collection are several groups of interesting book bindings, both fine andor historic. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The bindings that were used in the olden days comprised of pretty much the same components as the bindings that are seen on books today.
We buy, sell, and appraise a variety of materials, including early books, illuminated manuscripts and single illuminated manuscript leaves, fine and historic bindings from all periods, important illustrated books especially from before 1800, including early science, medicine, and travel, british and american literature, the best of the. The impressive binding on this copy is an exquisitely preserved. From fine bindings and first editions to gently used paperback classics, we provide readers and collectors alike with good, classic, used books in all subject areas. Guide to understanding bindings abebooks shop for books. Imperial fine books leatherbound books and fine bindings. My goal is to preserve, as much as possible, the original fabric of the book. The bindings reveal the period of their manufacture, and some book collections were arranged according to the style or origin of the bindings. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. Whatever the case, these books will show how the bindings of books have changed over time and offer an appreciation and celebration of the book as physical object. Cloth bindings were not readily accepted at first, but by the end of the 19th century, they were the norm.
If you collect rare and antiquarian books, youre well aware that a book binding can significantly impact its value. Over thirty of these are featured in the rare book collections spring 2019 exhibition, legally binding. Our popular twoyear bookbinding program attracts students who share a passion for books, problemsolving, and the creative process. It was in this time that a group stepped up and made attempts to preserve the fine bindings of the past at least to a certain extent. Nov 05, 20 as the 1800s came to an end, machine methods dominated the bookbinding industry.
The digital collection is comprised of images of binding, printing, papermaking and illustration examples and techniques. One of the most important exhibitions of early medieval bindings. Octavo, bound in original publishers morocco, 7 volumes, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers, complete. Paul sawyer english bookbinding conservator leather. Fine and historic bookbindings from the folger shakespeare. We have a public shop in historic newburyport, massachusetts which we invite you to. Fine bindings a return to craft bindings or the backlash against the machine. Bracadale books specialises in the restoration and conservation of books, from historic fine bindings to favourite old paperbacks, using traditional handbinding techniques and modern conservation methods.
Projects that use modern and contemporary materials include single and edition artists books, printed and bound scripts and theses, and scrapbooks and photo albums arranged and constructed from the image to the bound book. Explore our rare books, first editions, and signed books. The curators of the exhibition are michael laird, owner of michael laird rare books in lockhart, texas, and michael widener, the law librarys. Hand bookbinders create new bindings that run the gamut from historical. Fine bindings have been my passion along with a lifelong interest in the preservation of fine books. Conservator bookbinding performed with the quality and tradition of the past. The books comprised of folded pieces of parchment that were assembled into a single pile and sewn together. Cords on the back of the pages provided more support to the books. Second was letterpress binding which deals with making books intended for. Books are bound in all manner of materials including various papers, cloths, hides and even metals to increase aesthetic appeal or durability. Books were being produced in large numbers at reasonable prices, but obviously the past quality was just not there.
See also letterpress and printmaking resourcesascensius press. Although it is somewhat unlikely that an inexperienced volunteer would be prepared to take on the necessary level of description based on a reading of this book alone. Fine bindings and sets archives raptis rare books fine rare. Whether you are looking for an individual book or a complete home library, we have an extensive inventory of classics, nonfiction, rare and unique bindings, as well as collections and sets that can be viewed by clicking on the subcategory icon or by. Meticulous typographical design, letterpress printing, and the highest quality bookmaking materials to produce exquisite unique volumes and heirloom editions. Not everyone was happy with the industrial revolution, including bookbinders. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime.
William faulkner, eugene oneill, john steinbeck by fine binding and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In closing, i and my cocurator, michael laird of michael laird rare books, wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to. Not everyone was happy with the industrial revolution, including bookbinders, who regarded books as art rather than utilitarian objects. The curators of the exhibition are michael laird, owner of michael laird rare books in lockhart, texas, and.
Bookbinding fulltime programs north bennet street school. Classic editions offers a wide variety of antiquarian and custom leather bound books that feature the works of the worlds greatest writers. Publishers such as the easton press, and until recently, the franklin press, have made it their business to continue the historic practice of matching a fine leather binding to the great works of literature. Most get one page, with text ant the top and illustration below. The curators of the exhibition, michael laird michael laird rare books. The team is to be complemented on showing the full binding front cover, spine and back cover.
But the books we read today look nothing like those early books bound by the copts and early christians. Bookbinder in reading, berkshire bracadale books about. Whether its a new print or an old copy, our goal is to make your favorite book even more special by putting it in a nice new binding customdesigned for you. I am an individual practitioner in the craft of bookbinding. For more examples of fine bindings, see 19th and 20th century fine bindings. Fine and historic bindings from the yale law library. Leather bound books classic leather bound books signed books. Although many bookbinders through the centuries practiced excellent craftsmanship, the binders of these books thought or think of themselves as more than just craftsmen.
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