Leather books : an illustrated handbook

Author Karli Frigge Dutch
Editor Sidney E. Berger American

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Translation of: Leren boeken.



"The layout ... was done by ... Ben Jurgens, the translation by Cecile Reynders and the editing by Sidney Berger. The text is set from the letter type Revive and is printed on Yearling, an environmentally friendly paper, in an edition of 370 copies. Additionally, 45 copies are printed on Kaschmir, a fine cotton paper from Gmund. Of these ... I have bound wrap-around bindings as I illustrated and explained in this book."--Colophon.



"This manual is intended for advanced bookbinders", describing two fast techniques -- Introduction and back cover.



No. 10/45 copies. Has a publisher's promotional pamphlet for the book tipped in (1 folded sheet).

Leather books : an illustrated handbook, Karli Frigge (Dutch, born Rotterdam, 1943)

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