Decorative Publisher's Editions 1880-1912

For those who have a passion for collecting and reading books published from the late 1880s through the first decade of the 20th century - a time which documents a dramatic departure from the more somber, understated style of bookbinding of earlier times and in which bookbindings were prized for the impressive beauty and inventiveness of their designs. Modern bookbinding techniques were perfected to a fine art, particularly in the United States, during this so-called “Golden Age” of bookbinding. The most striking are bound in embossed and gilt stamped cloth and showcase the imaginative design, rich materials, and skilled artistry of their time.