Bookbindings Old And New

""Bookbindings Old and New: Notes of a Book Lover, with an Account of the Grolier Club of New York"" is a book written by Brander Matthews and published in 1895. The book is a collection of essays and notes on bookbinding, with a particular focus on the history and evolution of bookbinding styles. Matthews, a noted American author and critic, offers his insights on the art of bookbinding and shares his love for books and their physical presentation. The book also includes a detailed account of the Grolier Club of New York, a private club for book collectors and bibliophiles. Matthews provides a history of the club and its members, as well as descriptions of the club's library and its collection of rare and valuable books. Overall, ""Bookbindings Old and New"" is a fascinating exploration of the art of bookbinding and the world of book collecting in the late 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the beauty and craftsmanship of books and the passion of those who collect and preserve them.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.