Reynes John ( d 1544 )
A native of Holland who by 1510 had established
himself as a bookseller in London. Reynes was
active as a publisher and bookseller, and the
bindery under his direction was the most prolific
of his time. His bindings usually bear his device,
initials, or, in many cases, both. Besides using
panels depicting emblems of the Passion, etc.,
Reynes also employed a fine roll cut with his
trademark—a hound, a falcon, and a bee, amid
sprays of foliage and flowers. His name is also
associated with the early use of gold tooling in
England. (132 , 347 )
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