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Antique Leather Gilt Book Hand of Ethelberta by#1241729

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Antique Leather Gilt Book Hand of Ethelberta by#1241729
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I?m very excited to offer this first edition 2 volume book set bound in full forest green morocco leather by the prestigious Bayntun Binding Firm of Bath, England! It is The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy London Smith, Elder, & Co. 1876 (again FIRST EDITION). If you are familiar with this firm you already know what I?m talking about but if you aren?t I have included an in-depth biography at the end of the description. The finishing styles used by Bayntun are quite unique and extensive. Finishing is a term used to describe the lettering, tooling and any other decoration of a book. A feature of Bayntun bindery is the unique collection of finishing tools. Many tools follow the designs of important binders of earlier centuries; others are emblematic, so that the books tooling is perfectly suited to its contents. There are numerous design/styles offered and this book has the most extensive and most expensive spine with gold gilt centre tools, tooled bands, two line raised panels, gilt centres and panels, and contrasting leather panels all in full gold gilt. The spine of this book is also emblematic with gold gilt floral bouquets in each panel. The cover has a gold gilt two line panel (back and front). The end papers are marbleized which is hand done making each sheet a unique one of a kind. The interior outer edge of each end paper is elaborately ornate with tolled gold gilt scrolls with all edges gilt. Bayntun uses only the finest materials; premium grade morocco leathers, ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Fine</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1876</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Antique Leather Gilt Book Hand of Ethelberta by</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Northport Maine 04849</td></tr>
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