A sample of mosaic binding: front cover and spine unit. On spine: The diary of Samuel Pepys, 1660-1669. Illustrations by E.H. Shepard [London: G. Bell & Sons, 1935]. Blue morocco, treble interlacing Grolieresque border tooled in gilt. Mosaic polychrome (leather and paints), gilt, and black-ruled onlay figure of Pepys. Spine in 6 compartments, separated by false bands. Lower turn-in signed in gilt "Bound by Riviere & Son"; ink notation on front cover pastedown: "R 120 -- 60.00 also (118) Full calf 22.00"; in PML case.
HIGH RESERVE; for bindings study only.
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