cloth
1992 · (Salzweg/Passau
by Arnim, Manfred V. (editor)
(Salzweg/Passau: Tutte, 1992. cloth. Bookbinding. 4to. cloth. xii, 494+(1) pages. Catalogue for an exhibition held October 11, 1992 - March 28, 1993, of beautifully-bound books from the library of renowned bibliophile Otto Schäfer. Samples of sumptuous bindings from early 15th century up to late 1980s. Contains 219 leaves of color plates depicting works by Derome le Jeune, Johann Preisger, A.M. Padeloup, Pétrus Ruban, Claire van Vliet, and many others. Page of detailed commentary accompanies each entry. Includes several useful and detailed indices: one for the exhibited works; owners; bookbinders; descriptions of editions and manuscripts. Also glossary and bibliographic references. Slightly bumped top corner. (Inventory #: 71421)