Gilding and the Making of Gold Leaf by Richard H. Barnes - 1985

Cherry Hill, NJ:: Spectracolor Reynolds Publishers,, 1985. Later Edition. Hardcover. Like New. Later Edition. No limitation stated. Miniature Book. 2 11/16 x 1 11/16 inches. [x], (38), [16] pp. "Book Edge Gilding" and "Making Gold Leaf" each with their own title page, decorative initial, 18 black and white photographs, 12 color photographs; text unmarked. Full dark blue morocco, titled in gilt on front cover, red end-papers; binding square and tight. Fine. Explains how gold leaf is applied to book edges, and the history and manufacture of gold leaf. This title was issued as a slim 8vo in 1962 under the imprint of Richard H. Barnes as a limited edition of 500 copies. It was also issued in 1962 by Butler & Ferrigno Lithographic Company, without a limitation stated. The copyright page of the miniature book has a copyright date of 1962 with a serif font. Also, in the upper left hand corner of the copyright page of the miniature book is an ISBN in a sans serif type. Worldcat lists 9 editions, including a miniature book edition from 1985. REFERENCE: Bradbury, 20th Cent. US Miniature Books, No. 285.