Marbling Methods and Receipts from Four Centuries: with other instructions useful to bookbinders. Edited with an introduction by Barry McKay, with original marbled paper samples.

McKay (Barry).

Published by 8vo, 85 pp, [6] leaves of plates, 27 cm, The Plough Press, Kidlington, Oxford, Oak Knoll Books, New Castle, Delaware, 1990.

About this Item

One of 500 copies. Illustrations within the text and 18 tipped-in marbled paper samples at the rear. Green cloth by the Fine Bindery, spine gilt, upper cover inset with a pictorial morocco label. A fine copy How to make and design Turkish paper, by Daniel Schwenter; The best method of painting paper in the Turkish manner, by Joannes Zahn; Choice secrets for bookbinders, by Godfrey Smith; The bookbinder's pocket companion, by James Sumner; Short instruction in the art of marbling, by Josef Halfer; Book edge marbling, by 'Mancunian'. Seller Inventory # 13639

Bibliographic Details

Title: Marbling Methods and Receipts from Four ...

Publisher: 8vo, 85 pp, [6] leaves of plates, 27 cm, The Plough Press, Kidlington, Oxford, Oak Knoll Books, New Castle, Delaware, 1990.

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition