A rare glimpse into the art and history of books and their bindings.
This catalog accompanies the Tenth Anniversary Exhibition of the Club of Odd Volumes at the Boston Art Club, presenting a carefully curated look at notable early imprints, bindings, and the people who shaped their preservation.
The book gathers detailed listings of singular items—from early New England publications and celebrated bindings to rare illustrated works and signed provenance. It offers a glimpse into how historical volumes were crafted, valued, and collected, with emphasis on the craftsmanship behind cloths, leathers, and gilding, as well as the stories these objects tell about their owners and their era.
- Highlights include landmark New England texts, such as Eliot’s Indian Bible and the Cambridge Platform, among other historically significant works.
- Examples of distinguished bindings by famed binders and ateliers, including Zaehnsdorf, Doves Bindery, Pratt, and others, with notes on materials and technique.
- Includes rare plates, engravings, and ex-libris showcases that illuminate collecting practices and bibliographic curiosity.
- Accompanying material traces the exhibition’s spirit of discovery and appreciation for book history and design.
Ideal for readers who love Americana, the history of printing, and the art of bookbinding, this edition serves as a compact guide to a historic collection and its enduring appeal.