Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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Grolieresque

A term generally applied to the style of binding associated with the name Grolier. See: JEAN GROLIER .

In many respects it is an ideal style for tooling in gold, depending for its effect on graceful geometrical strapwork. See also: MAIOLI style. (156 , 286 )




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