A Natural History (paper case)
A Natural History of the most remarkable Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, Reptiles and Insects by Mrs. Mary Trimmer. Chiswick: C. and C. Whittingham, 1826. Volume 1 of 2.
Bound in Hook BK case paper, case sprinkled with acrylic ink, text sewn w/colored thread to match. Text from the title “most remarkable” laser-printed onto Kizukishi and pasted inside front and rear of case. Handmade paper label and endpapers, label stamped with pigment foil. Bound 2020.
13.5 x 8 x 2 cm
5.25 x 3.5 x .75”
I’ve been binding antiquarian books in the various structures I teach to have examples for my students. I wanted to have fun with the grandiose title of this book.
A Natural History of the most remarkable Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, Reptiles and Insects by Mrs. Mary Trimmer. Chiswick: C. and C. Whittingham, 1826. Volume 1 of 2.
Bound in Hook BK case paper, case sprinkled with acrylic ink, text sewn w/colored thread to match. Text from the title “most remarkable” laser-printed onto Kizukishi and pasted inside front and rear of case. Handmade paper label and endpapers, label stamped with pigment foil. Bound 2020.
13.5 x 8 x 2 cm
5.25 x 3.5 x .75”
I’ve been binding antiquarian books in the various structures I teach to have examples for my students. I wanted to have fun with the grandiose title of this book.
A Natural History of the most remarkable Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, Reptiles and Insects by Mrs. Mary Trimmer. Chiswick: C. and C. Whittingham, 1826. Volume 1 of 2.
Bound in Hook BK case paper, case sprinkled with acrylic ink, text sewn w/colored thread to match. Text from the title “most remarkable” laser-printed onto Kizukishi and pasted inside front and rear of case. Handmade paper label and endpapers, label stamped with pigment foil. Bound 2020.
13.5 x 8 x 2 cm
5.25 x 3.5 x .75”
I’ve been binding antiquarian books in the various structures I teach to have examples for my students. I wanted to have fun with the grandiose title of this book.
