Bookbindings old and new; notes of a book-lover, with an account of the Grolier Club of New York; (1895)
Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929 · New York, London : Macmillan and Co. · leaf 226
tof the ancient triumphs is often in the sim-plicity of the workmans resources. Where aman has but a single tool, he must perforcedevise ornament which that single tool canaccomplish, or else go without ornament alto-gether. Out of the struggle comes strength.When we see the rather violently… … Designed by G. A. Laundy. HALF HOURS WITH AN OLU GOLlliR.201; Publishud by George Bell and Sons. Bookbindings Old and New. 207 beautiful if the resources of modern colour-printing had not been ready to his hand.And yet, nothing venture, nothing have: thedecorative artist, if he wishes to get…
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