A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding: Containing Full Instructions in the Different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing. Also, The Art of Marbling Book-Edges and Paper. NICHOLSON, James B Books about books
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8vo. 7 marbled paper samples, 12 plates showing various binding styles, illustrations to text. 318 pp. Contemporary half brown morocco and marbled boards, all edges marbled; joints rubbed, scattered light foxing, offsetting from marbled paper samples. First edition of the first American book on bookbinding. Nicholson (1820-1901) was proprietor and founder of the Philadelphia bindery Pawson & Nicholson, in operation from 1848-1911. He had previously apprenticed with Weaver and Warnock. The section on marbling is a reprint of Charles Woolnough's 1853 work on marbling. The marbled paper samples are from the Philadelphia marbler Charles E. Williams.REFERENCE: Brenni 39
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