fonthill style
A particular style of binding in which the books
were sewn on raised cords, and were top edge gilt,
had marbled paper sides and endpapers, and were
covered in half olive-brown morocco. Finishing
consisted of lettering and the date at the tail of
the spine. The name derives from Fonthill Abbey in
Wiltshire, England, which was built toward the end
of the 18th century by William Beckford
(1759-1844). (241 )
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