Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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Aldine leaves

Small finishing stamps bearing a leaf and stem design. It was employed by the binders of Aldus Manutius, and also extensively by 19th century bookbinders on monastic bindings. See also:ALDINE (ITALIAN) STYLE . (334 )




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