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Ce document, du Fonds John A. Ivančo, comprend un diplôme de donateurs, recueilli par l'organisme Milán R. Štefánik Literary Circle, Hamilton (Ontario), 1964

EnglishThe edge of this book displays a decorative technique used fairly often. Instead of a marbled edge, here one has opted for a light sprinkling effect, achieved by drops of colour being “tapped” from the bristles of the brush. FrançaisLa tranche…

EnglishRobert Estienne (1503-1559) was the second son of printer Henri Estienne. After his father’s death in 1520, he collaborated with his older brother François and Simon de Colines (whose printer’s device we see in another item on display in this…

English This binding is a geometric juxtaposition of blue and red morocco leathers with a centerpiece, also sporting tooled decoration in gilt, in white parchment. The binding is signed by G. Samucewicz, and although one sees mention of the binder in…

Déclaration canadienne des droits

Macaron pour commémorer la journée du 6 décembre 1989

EnglishThis example shows the “mottled” style of marbling, attempting to reproduce the effect of natural stone, here in a spectacular combination of blue tones. The edges have been gilded and are in remarkable shape.

EnglishThis binding of parchment on boards displays stab holes within its covers for ties (now missing). The spine label is in red morocco, with the title “Juvenalis et Persius” tooled on in gold. There is tooling in gold on front and back covers,…

Cette édition de l'été 1993 de la publication Presses de la santé de Montréal présente un groupe de jeunes réunis autour du monument George-Étienne Cartier à Montréal, Québec.

Il s'agit de la deuxième édition du Manuel, imprimé par L'Association Étudiante de l'Université McGill, avant la fondation des Presses Santé de Montréal. Deux membres fondateurs de la presse, Allan Feingold et Donna Cherniak, ont fait partie de…