Binding is auction gold

Sold for £3000 as part of a four-day sale held by Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium) of Wisborough Green was what was billed as a gold mounted rectangular book binding, probably European and 19th century but in the 18th century taste.

Both back and front of the binding or book cover, which is a little over 4in (10cm) tall, are cent…

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