The Natural History of Fishes
The Natural History of Fishes, particularly their structure and economical uses by J. S. Bushnan, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1840.
Collection of Michigan State University
Aspects of exposed structure are part of the aesthetic of this Even More Simplified binding. Spine wrapper and boards covered in bespoke marbled paper by Pamela Smith, laced on with two color, linen sewing cords made by the binder. Boards also covered in Atlantic salmon parchment processed by the binder. Attachment of parchment to the boards is reinforced with salmon parchment tackets.
Hahnemühle Ingres endpapers with Roma flexi flyleaves and pastedowns. Tackets and head and tail of spine wrapper painted with amethyst watercolor that includes mica. Rolled leather endbands. Some sections remain uncut. Title stamped in dark blue foil. Bound 2024.
This binding received the Highly Commendable: Hidden Gems designation in the 2025 OPEN•SET exhibition.
6 7/8 x 4 ¾ x 1 ¼”
17.5 x 12 x 3.25 cm
This volume from a mid 19th century natural history series includes 32 hand-colored plates of fish in vaguely whimsical environments. I wished to create an aquatic context for the illustrations.
The Natural History of Fishes, particularly their structure and economical uses by J. S. Bushnan, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1840.
Collection of Michigan State University
Aspects of exposed structure are part of the aesthetic of this Even More Simplified binding. Spine wrapper and boards covered in bespoke marbled paper by Pamela Smith, laced on with two color, linen sewing cords made by the binder. Boards also covered in Atlantic salmon parchment processed by the binder. Attachment of parchment to the boards is reinforced with salmon parchment tackets.
Hahnemühle Ingres endpapers with Roma flexi flyleaves and pastedowns. Tackets and head and tail of spine wrapper painted with amethyst watercolor that includes mica. Rolled leather endbands. Some sections remain uncut. Title stamped in dark blue foil. Bound 2024.
This binding received the Highly Commendable: Hidden Gems designation in the 2025 OPEN•SET exhibition.
6 7/8 x 4 ¾ x 1 ¼”
17.5 x 12 x 3.25 cm
This volume from a mid 19th century natural history series includes 32 hand-colored plates of fish in vaguely whimsical environments. I wished to create an aquatic context for the illustrations.
The Natural History of Fishes, particularly their structure and economical uses by J. S. Bushnan, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, 1840.
Collection of Michigan State University
Aspects of exposed structure are part of the aesthetic of this Even More Simplified binding. Spine wrapper and boards covered in bespoke marbled paper by Pamela Smith, laced on with two color, linen sewing cords made by the binder. Boards also covered in Atlantic salmon parchment processed by the binder. Attachment of parchment to the boards is reinforced with salmon parchment tackets.
Hahnemühle Ingres endpapers with Roma flexi flyleaves and pastedowns. Tackets and head and tail of spine wrapper painted with amethyst watercolor that includes mica. Rolled leather endbands. Some sections remain uncut. Title stamped in dark blue foil. Bound 2024.
This binding received the Highly Commendable: Hidden Gems designation in the 2025 OPEN•SET exhibition.
6 7/8 x 4 ¾ x 1 ¼”
17.5 x 12 x 3.25 cm
This volume from a mid 19th century natural history series includes 32 hand-colored plates of fish in vaguely whimsical environments. I wished to create an aquatic context for the illustrations.
