How to Open a New Book

Instructions with illustrations on how to open a new book, including steps to place, flip covers, open leaves, and press down gently.

Based on the writings of William Matthews, first published in Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered.

Individually drawn pen and ink illustartions based on work of an unknown artist. Text handset in Linotype Goudy Handtooled and printed on a Vandercook Universal II.

Broadside (26” x 18”) Edition of four.

$200