Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 59
t are nowsafely housed in our London museums, and others are,or are likely to be, safe in a great local museum. To be able to judge whether these bindings are genuine,a librarian must be an antiquary, a goldsmith and silver-smith, skilled both in repousse work, engraving and castwork, a gem cutter,… … EOLLS, BOOKS AND BOOKBINDINGS. 47 knowledge by reason of having made many mistakes andprofited by them, and if he has been fortunately able toassociate himself only with true and known fine examplesfor a long time, he may eventually be a good giiesser. Butno true judgment can be given without…
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