A short historical sketch of the art of bookbinding (1895)
Andrews, William Loring, 1837-1920, Matthews, William · [New York] · leaf 30
us of Amsterdam, who bound for the greatFlemish printers, the Elzevirs. Luc Antoine Boyet, noted for his fine doublures,was Kings binder for thirty-five years, and boundbooks also for those celebrated collectors, Colbeitand Longpierre, and for Count Hoym, the Grolierof the iSth century. Padeloup,… … ENGLISH—XVIII. CENTURY. ROGER PAYNE. Even the plain bindings of Count Hoym. with noornament on the sides but his arms, but withdelicately tooled backs, are highly prized by bookcollectors. It is said that little work was executedby this trio of fine binders after (in consequence ofhis misfortunes)…
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