After a week learning about 19th Century Publishers bindings with @pattisonpaperworks I was happy to see one conserved by Corinne in the shop. This 1880s book has two color stamping in the front and spine, typical for this time period. #publishersbinding #finishedwork #historicbinding #bookbinding (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCMBu2LGT_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here’s just a few of the publishers bindings we’ve had a chance to handle and explore. I never knew about the variety of options available to bookbinders in the 19th century. #publishersbinding #historicbooks #bookbinding #caseboundbook #bookarts (at Rare Book School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce55DmIu64h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I love that this publishers binding included labels for the earlier volumes so they can all match on the shelf. Nothing like updating your library at home. #publishersbinding #bookbinding #paperlabels #bookbindinghistory (at Rare Book School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceys2iEO4S6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Andrew is happy he lost the coin toss and only had to watch the bookbinding competition. Lizzy did a great job and I still think she won against @pattisonpaperworks even if he finished first. So much great information on only day one. @rarebookschool #bookbinding #bookarts #bookbindinghistory #caseboundbooks #publishersbinding (at Rare Book School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewqK0RJGRZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Book of Parlour Games. Philadelphia: H.C. Peck & Theo. Bliss, 1853.

Joseph Shaylor. The pleasures of literature and the solace of books. New York, 1898.

Cover detail from: George P. Burnham, The History of the Hen Fever. (Boston, 1855)

Pearls. Boston: American Tract Society, between 1842-1986.