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A Short History Of Bookbinding: And A Glossary Of Styles And Terms Used In Binding
""A Short History of And A Glossary of Styles and Terms Used in Binding"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of bookbinding, written by Joseph William Zaehnsdorf and originally published in 1895. The book provides an overview of the history of bookbinding, from its origins in ancient Egypt and Greece to the modern era. It covers the various styles and techniques used in bookbinding, including medieval bindings, Renaissance bindings, and modern bindings. The book also includes a glossary of terms used in bookbinding, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the subject. With its detailed descriptions and illustrations, ""A Short History of Bookbinding"" is an essential reference for book collectors, librarians, and anyone interested in the history of bookmaking and the art of bookbinding.With A Brief Account Of The Celebrated Binders And Patrons Of Bookbinding From Whom The Various Styles Are Named, Description Of Leathers, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
44 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2013
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Joseph William Zaehnsdorf
24 books18 followersJoseph Zaehnsdorf (27 February 1816 – 7 November 1886), was a bookbinder.
Zaehnsdorf was the son of Gottlieb Zaehnsdorf, of Pesth in Austria-Hungary, where he was born and educated. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed to Herr Knipe, a bookbinder of Stuttgart, with whom he remained five years, afterwards proceeding to Vienna, where he worked in the shop of Herr Stephan, a bookbinder in a large way of business. He left Vienna about 1836, and successively visited Zürich, Freiburg, Baden-Baden, and Paris.
In 1837 he came to London, and obtained employment in the establishment of Messrs Wesley & Co., Friar Street, Doctors' Commons, for whom he worked three years. He afterwards entered the shop of Mr Mackenzie, a binder of considerable eminence, and there he remained until 1844, when he commenced business on his own account at 2 Wilson Street, removing in 1856 to 30 Brydges Street, Covent Garden, afterwards called 36 Catherine Street. Zaehnsdorf became a naturalised British subject in 1855, and died at 14 York Street, Covent Garden, on 7 December 1886.
Zaehnsdorf was the son of Gottlieb Zaehnsdorf, of Pesth in Austria-Hungary, where he was born and educated. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed to Herr Knipe, a bookbinder of Stuttgart, with whom he remained five years, afterwards proceeding to Vienna, where he worked in the shop of Herr Stephan, a bookbinder in a large way of business. He left Vienna about 1836, and successively visited Zürich, Freiburg, Baden-Baden, and Paris.
In 1837 he came to London, and obtained employment in the establishment of Messrs Wesley & Co., Friar Street, Doctors' Commons, for whom he worked three years. He afterwards entered the shop of Mr Mackenzie, a binder of considerable eminence, and there he remained until 1844, when he commenced business on his own account at 2 Wilson Street, removing in 1856 to 30 Brydges Street, Covent Garden, afterwards called 36 Catherine Street. Zaehnsdorf became a naturalised British subject in 1855, and died at 14 York Street, Covent Garden, on 7 December 1886.
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