Description: PALGRAVE, Francis T.. The Golden Treasury. London: Macmillan & Co., 1908. THE GOLDEN TREASURY SERIES REVISED AND ENLARGED. 1 vol., 6-3/8" x 4-5/8", bound in full vellucent vellum binding, covers and spine ruled in gilt, title to spine incorporated in an interlaced art nouveau style, title also to the front cover with an image of Pan incorporated in the “G”, the balance if the title also incorporated in an interlaced floral art nouveau style, gilt dentelles, paper and vellum doublures, top edge gilt, others uncut, stamped Cedric Chivers Bath to the lower edge of the rear cover. Inner and outer hinges fine, internally clean and bright, neat gift inscription to front blank endpaper dated 1910, the covers are square and true, often the covers can become quite bowed but not here, A FINE EXAMPLE. Around 1903, Cedric Chivers of Bath, England developed a remarkable method of decoration for the binding of books, the transparent vellum or “Vellucent” method. The process involved an artist painting on a super-thin surface medium, and a sheet of vellum, shaved to translucent thinness, was laid over it, with the now indivisible pieces bound over boards. For the first time in the history of the bibliopegistic art, the actual work of the artist, undiluted by a translation through the hands of a binding technician, was involved in the decoration of the book. Using the “vellucent method” it was also possible to incorporate further embellishments such as mother-of-pearl and iridescent shell, and the like, all of which may be covered and permanently protected by the vellum. As The Graphic Arts and Crafts Year Book for 1908 wrote, “It is difficult indeed not to become enthusiastic over the idea of the gorgeous aspect of a wealthy booklover’s library of “Vellucent” bound books, which may become at the same time a cabinet of works of art, each one of his choice and rare volumes bearing an unique specimen of the book decorator’s skill, and embellished with the most varied and brilliant effects.” Who we are - D&D Galleries was founded in 1985. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Provincial Bookfair Association of Great Britain (PBFA). So bid and buy with confidence. Our inventory (largely English language only) is slightly eclectic and ranges from the 16th through the 20th centuries with sub-specialties in S.T.C. and Wing books, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, presentation and association material as well as 17th and 18th C. British history, sets and bindings. Terms - Any item(s) may be returned with 7 days for a full refund if found to be not authentic or substantially at odds with our description or pictures. Items returned must be received in the same condition and completeness as sent.
Price: 3750 USD
Location: Somerville, New Jersey
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Origin: English
Illustrator: Arthur Rackham
Topic: Literature
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1908
