The Binding of Books: An Essay in the History of Gold-Tooled Bindings by Herbert Percy Horne is a comprehensive and informative text that explores the history of bookbinding, specifically focusing on the use of gold tooling. The book is divided into three parts: The Historical Background, The Practical Art of Gold-Tooling, and The Aesthetic Principles of Book Decoration. In the first section, Horne delves into the history of bookbinding, tracing its...