[Binding, Fine- Monastery Hill Bindery, Joseph Zuffant] The Home of Washington and its Associations

New York: W. A. Townsend, 1866.

Bound in full crushed navy morocco, spine in six compartments, and unique design and concentric lettering in gilt on both dentelles by Joseph Zuffant, Monastery Hill Bindery's most recognized and long-standing bookbinder. As well, with exquisite gauffered edges all around in bold blocked gold (highly finished) and with unique onlaid color nailhead designs. The gold on the edges is magnificent, and in contrast, a highly stippled geometric pattern is achieved, a very elegant gauffering indeed. Sides of edges with gilt ruling, as well as top and bottom of spine, with gilt nailheads. An otherwise austere binding, these embellishments make this a fascinating and appealing work of art.

Price: $2,250.00   Item #4933