Description: The Bibelots. Leigh Hunt's The World of BooksBRISCOE J Potter (edited by)Published by Gay and Bird, 1899 Scarce Small Size for a Zaehnsdorf Binding - approx 3" wide and 4 7/8" tall Beautifully Designed Leather Binding - Signed by Zaehnsdorf 1900 - (see picture)Limited Edition on Japanese Vellum #33 out of only 60 Signed by Publisher Gay and BirdEngraving of Leigh Hunt on frontispiece Beautiful Gilt tooling on front and back boardsGilt on all 3 edgesPlease see pictures for more information and detail -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books as Art: Exploring Rare Zaehnsdorf Bindings. Established circa 1842 by Jospeh Zaehnsdorf, the Zaehnsdorf Bindery operated under the control of the Zaehnsdorf family until 1947, in that time producing some of the finest examples of bookbinding in London. Austria-Hungarin born Joseph Zaehnsdorf worked in binderies in Stuttgart and Vienna, before arriving in London, where he gained a prestigious position with James Mackenzie, Bookbinder to the King.When Zaehnsdorf passed away in 1886, he left the business to his son, Joseph William, himself an accomplished binder and author of The Art of Bookbinding: A Practical Treatise–a manual of critical importance to students of bookbinding. Joseph William elaborated the concerns of the firm to include bookbinding courses and also opened a showroom. The bindery continued to produce spectacular work, and its acclaim only increased under his tenure. Around the turn of the century, the firm was appointed as bookbinders and booksellers to Edward VII and George V.(See University of Oregon Library for more information)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*****This small volume is in very good condition. The small leather volume has a brown spine and light brown /green boards. Appears mostly brown. Probably green originally (see pictures). The book is very tight and has minor rubbing on spine. The gilt on the edges all are in very nice condition but has some wear as expected with age of book. The spine and internals are strong. The book is very tight. Any issues have been reflected in the pricing. Please see pictures for more information and detail. This item will be shipped with Signature Confirmation as required by eBay. Very unusual to see a Zaehnsdorf Binding in this size! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I will be glad to take additional pictures. I tried to describe the book through words and pictures the best I can but if you are not 100% satisfied with the purchase, please know you can return the book for full refund. Boxed and packaged VERY carefully --- Will ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you for looking!
Price: 1399.5 USD
Location: Okatie, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-17T15:13:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Zaehnsdorf
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Inscribed, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Author: Leigh Hunt
Publisher: Gay and Bird
Topic: Literature
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
