International studio (21.1903/1904(1904))

itself admirably to elaborate binding, and, as
may be seen, such has been given to it by its
binders. It is covered in red Niger morocco
and Sexibly sewn, so that the raised bands
appearing on its back are the cords on which
the book is constructed, and not, as is unfortu-
nateiy too often the case, imitation cords added
after the sewing is done. The construction of
the pattem is also intimately connected with the
bands, being an arrangement of Rve groups of
iines stretched across the cover on a ievel with
the bands and three vertical groups. At the points
where the iines cross there is an elaborate inter-
lacement comprising knotted bosses enclosing a
geometrical formation of leaves iniaid in green
with white dots, the whole tightiy füied with
goid points, giving a jeweiied appearance of


"SUTHERLAND "
HtNDtNG

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DESIGNED BY LEON V. SOLON
EXECUTED BY G. T. BAGGULEY


"SUTHERLAND" DESIGNED BY LEON V. SOLON
BINDING EXECUTED BY G. T. BAGGULEY

great richness. The pattem iliustrates the possibili-
ties in the manipuiation of thin gold Iines treated
as Strings, drawn tightiy from point to point and
knotted in certain positions. The second illustra-
tion (a presentation case made for Lord Roberts)
in the treatment of its design contrasts strongly
with the former cover. Bound in green levant, it is
tooled in a conventional pattem of roses, with a
border of light-green shamrocks. In the centre the
arms of Lord Roberts appear in gold and enamel.
Compared with the geometrical formation of the
previous pattem, this shows a freer method of mani-
puiation, also excellent in its way. It is particu-
larly noticeable in the latter design how the long
Iines of growth acquire their strength and solidity
by interlacing with each other. From the illus-
tration of the binding by Miss Gedye it is pos
sible to form some idea of the value of Messrs.
Sangorski and Sutcliffe's teaching, since not only
the pattem was designed by the pupil herseif,
but also the tools with which she worked.

Readers of THE STUDIO are already familiär
with the methods employed by Mr. G. T. Bag-
guley, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the decoration