1895 BOOKBINDING. Rare "Bookbindings Old and New" for the Grolier Club. Unique Example. Americana as to pick the pockets

as to pick the pockets of a blind man

Early inscription of R

father to Founding Father John Hancock the Younger [1735-1793]

His works are very rare and for his influence he has been the study of comparatively little historical research

Rebel Atrocities against Negro Troops

1895 BOOKBINDING. Rare "Bookbindings Old and New" for the Grolier Club. Unique Example. Americana as to pick the pocketsA completely unique example, not for the trade, of Matthews classic book of extravagant historical bindings. This edition in full morocco with raised bands, contrasting labels, suede onlay to front cover, and preservation of the limited edition morocco binding laid to the front pastedown. Matthews, Brander. Bookbindings Old and New. Notes of a Book Lover with an Account of the Grolier Club of New York. New York. Macmillan and Company. 1895. 342pp.