Subject: Bookbinding--Specimens - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 10 linear foot (10 boxes), 5 oversize box, and 2 oversize removal
Abstract:: The Geoffrey Wakeman Plough Press collection consists of the records of the Plough Press and the works and research materials of the Plough Press's founder, English printer and author Geoffrey Wakeman. The Plough Press's publications, reprints, and original works by Wakeman and others pertain to print culture, particularly printers and printing, illustration processes, binding, and paper.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 7 linear foot (7 boxes) and 4 oversize box
Abstract:: Frank W. Tober collected this wide variety of paper specimens and samples from around the world, including manufacturer's paper sample books, catalogs, individual paper specimens, and a portion of St. Louis collector and bookbinder Francis T. Guelker's collection on the history and craft of bookbinding and papermaking.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This single volume is a specimen of a case construction binding created by John Franklin ("Frank") Mowery, a bookbinder and former head conservator at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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