Title: A manual of the art of bookbinding :
Authors: Nicholson, James B.; Henry Carey Baird & Co.; T.K. & P.G. Collins (Firm); L. Johnson & Co.
Date: 1856
Publisher: H. C. Baird,
Physical description: 318 p. incl. front., illus. plates. 20 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: Z
Contents: Introduction: Sketch of the progress of bookbinding -- Sheet-work -- Forwarding -- Half-binding -- Blank binding -- Boarding -- Cloth-work -- Ornamental art -- Finishing -- Illuminating binding -- Blind tooling -- Antique -- Colouring -- Marbling -- Uniform colours -- Gold marbles, landscapes, &c -- Inlaid ornaments -- Harmony colours -- Pasting down, &c -- Stamp or press-work -- Restoring the bindings of old books -- Hints to book collectors -- Technical terms.
Subject headings (LCSH): Bookbinding.; Handbooks and manuals; Marbling (Bookbinding)