known and the taste and judgment of the public so thoroughly educated by the efforts of the Grolier Club and similar associations that good work and good material are appreciated, genuine and suitable decoration recognized and the best results obtained in the combination of an intelligent customer and a skilled and artistic workman.

The Book of the Presidents
Maroon Levant—“arms” (Tiffany & Co. design) inlaid in colored leather. Plain mitred panels, tooled in gold.

The Book of the Presidents—Doublé
Levant—national colors. Tooled in gold.

The Trow Bindery

The production of fine bindings is not a new departure with us, but has been carried on for many years in what has been aptly described as, a “quality” department of a “quantity” business, where fine work can be executed at prices that are not prohibitive.

It is under the direction of a skilled craftsman, and the workmen are encouraged to excel in careful and conscientious work.

Our endeavor is to produce books which are not surpassed for elegance, elasticity, and durability—the three great requisites of a well bound book.

With technical knowledge to aid us in the selection of the best materials, and excellent tools, we strive for that result which is described as “flawless material faultlessly treated.”

The decoration, if any, is designed in complete harmony with the text, and where warranted, we call to our aid the foremost decorative designers and artists of the day.

No. 1. Vellum

No. 2. Linen

No. 3. Buckram

Samples of specially designed “Marbled” cloths
For sides and linings of half, three-quarter or full leather bindings

The older models are followed where original designs are not required; and where simplicity is desired, we hold to the belief in “the undecorated surface of flawless material,” bearing in mind the sobriety of treatment, but careful execution which distinguishes the best work of the past.

As a new departure we are showing the use of specially designed cloths for sides and linings, in place of the German marbled papers and French “combs,” the most of which as Miss Prideaux says “produce the effect of violent color thrown on wet blotting paper.”

Used as sides on half or three-quarter leather styles, the cloth gives greater durability, as the surface does not rub, nor will the edges wear off where turned over, as happens with the use of marbled papers.

As linings they obviate the use of the extra cloth joint, which is unsightly, but necessary for strength with the use of marbled paper; with their use the folded edge is pasted in the joint, allowing the cover to be lifted