(BINDINGS.) Group comprising 7 binding plaques reproducing historically important bindings, a framed maquette for an Arabesque style binding design Signed M. E. Cushing, plus one stamped German binding with scroll ornaments, Coats of Arms and Emperor's head stamped "Schreib Kalendar auff das Jahr 1699" and with Cornelius Hauck bookplate. Together, 9 items. Vp, vd
The facsimile plaques are taken from The British Museum of the Bibliotheque Nationale; they measure 240x160 mm and include a French mosaic binding from 1710, a Geoffroy Tory royal binding, and a Aldus Manutius design for Grolier. The German binding bears a contemporary taped spine and has edgewear and worm holes. The Cushing design is executed in green watercolor with faux marbling technique, with white and gold painted designs; 208x205mm, tipped to mount, Signed lower right, matted in cream cloth and in a gilt-painted frame (chipped).
