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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.

Macaron pour commémorer la journée du 6 décembre 1989

Déclaration canadienne des droits

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…

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…

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…

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

Diplôme décerné à Monique Frize en génie électrique par l'Université d'Ottawa en 1966.

Cette allocution, par Imrich Kružliak et du Fonds Joseph Staško (20-002), a été écrite en l'honneur de l'évèque de Gary, Indiana, Andrew G. Grutka, à New York, 28 octobre 1979.