Bookbindings from the Library of Jean Grolier: A Loan Exhibition 23 September - 31 October 1965

Oxford, England: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1965. Hardcover. An interesting catalog of 138 items friom Jean Grolier's library, with a detailed description of each the item. Rather unusual is that each book first has the binding's description, followed by the bibliographical information and its provenance. This section is followed by a black and white photograph of each book. Bound in brown leather with gilt titling and a gilt cover design that looks like a library with the words Grolier Bindings on it. With the 138 items followed by a section of plates with the photo of the cover of each book. In fine condition. Measures 6 x 9 inches. 75 text pages followed by the pages showing the book coves. BOB/080326. Fine.

Item #38382

Price: $25.00