Description

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. In this book, Matthews shares his passion for bookbinding and provides a detailed account of the Grolier Club of New York. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on bookbinding, with Matthews discussing the history of bookbinding and sharing his thoughts on the art form. He covers a range of topics, including the different types of bookbinding, the materials used, and the techniques employed by bookbinders. The second part of the book is dedicated to the Grolier Club, a private club for book collectors and bibliophiles. Matthews provides a history of the club, including its founding and growth, and discusses some of the famous members and their collections. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings of bookbindings and the Grolier Club. Overall, Bookbindings Old and New is a fascinating read for anyone interested in bookbinding, book collecting, or the history of the book.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.