Binding for Gertrude of Wyoming

John Sliegh, designer

1857

Gilt mongram, produced using a brass die, on coarse-grained crimson cloth

8 x 6 inches

Sliegh’s monogram in gilt, appearing just below the main title on the front cover. Designers’ marks appeared in this position, or sometimes at the base of the spine.

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