A Lecture On Bookbinding As A Fine Art (1886)

""A Lecture on Bookbinding as a Fine Art"" is a book written by Robert Hoe in 1886. The book is an informative guide to the art of bookbinding, exploring the techniques and materials used to create beautiful bindings. Hoe, a prominent book collector and expert on bookbinding, provides a detailed overview of the history of bookbinding, from the earliest examples of bookbinding to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the tools and equipment used in bookbinding, the different types of bindings, the materials used in bookbinding, and the techniques used to create different types of bindings. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white illustrations and diagrams, providing readers with a visual guide to the art of bookbinding. Overall, ""A Lecture on Bookbinding as a Fine Art"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and technique of bookbinding.""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.