English Embroidered Bookbindings is a book written by Cyril Davenport and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of embroidered bookbindings, providing readers with a detailed history of the practice and showcasing a range of examples from various periods and styles. Davenport explores the materials and techniques used in creating these unique and ornate book covers, including silk, velvet, and gold thread. He also delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the intricate designs and patterns, which often included religious or heraldic motifs. The book is illustrated with over 70 full-color plates, showcasing some of the most exquisite and rare embroidered bookbindings from the 16th to the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of bookbinding and the decorative arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
English Embroidered Bookbindings is a book written by Cyril Davenport and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of embroidered bookbindings, providing readers with a detailed history of the practice and showcasing a range of examples from various periods and styles. Davenport explores the materials and techniques used in creating these unique and ornate book covers, including silk, velvet, and gold thread. He also delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the intricate designs and patterns, which often included religious or heraldic motifs. The book is illustrated with over 70 full-color plates, showcasing some of the most exquisite and rare embroidered bookbindings from the 16th to the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of bookbinding and the decorative arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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