Scottish style
A style of decoration developed by Scottish
bookbinders of the 18th century. The designs,
which are referred to as "wheel" and
"herringbone," were well established by 1725 and
continued in use until about 1775. The central
design on the upper cover consisted of either a
large wheel-shaped device with radiating spokes,
surrounded by numerous sprays of foliage, the idea
for which derived from the fan bindings of the
previous century, or a vertical pattern, often
enclosed, with branching ornaments radiating
outward, i.e., a herringbone pattern. The bindings
often had DUTCH GILT
PAPERS with embossed floral ornaments. (1 , 312 )
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