Bookbindings Old and New: Notes of a Book Lover, with an Account of the Grolier Club of New York (1895)

Bookbindings Old And New: Notes Of A Book Lover, With An Account Of The Grolier Club Of New York (1895) is a book written by Brander Matthews. It is a collection of essays that explores the art of bookbinding, both old and new, as well as the history of the Grolier Club of New York. Matthews, a noted book lover and collector, shares his insights and observations on various aspects of bookbinding, including the materials used, the techniques employed, and the styles and designs that have evolved over time. He also provides a detailed account of the Grolier Club, a private club for book collectors and bibliophiles that was founded in 1884. The book includes numerous illustrations of bookbindings and examples of the work of various bookbinders, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of bookbinding or the history of book collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.