Divine Vision of Dante Alighieri
La Divina Commedia, Dante Alighieri, 1928, La Divina Commedia, or the Divine Vision of Dante Alighieri in Italian & English, translated by H.F. Cary and with 42 illustrations after drawings by Botticelli, London, Nonesuch press, 1928, numbered 430 of 1475 copies on van Gelder paper. In original gilt-lettered and tooled orange vellum.
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- Tooled - Decoration of a leather surface, usually by stamping the surface with a heated punch or wheel containing foliate or geometric designs. In blind tooling the surface of the punch or wheel is in direct contact with the leather, while in gold tooling, a ribbon of gold leaf is placed between the punch or wheel and the leather, and once they have been applied, the excess gold is brushed off, leaving only the design.
- Blind Tooling / Blind Tooled - Blind tooling is a technique used in the decoration of leather goods such as book covers, belts, and wallets. It involves the use of specialized tools to impress designs and patterns onto the surface of the leather without the use of added colour.
The process involves the use of a variety of tools, including stamps, embossing tools, and finishing tools, which are used to create various textures and patterns on the leather surface. The tools are heated, and then pressed onto the leather, leaving an impression. The tools can be used to create designs that are simple or complex, with a variety of textures and patterns, including geometric shapes, florals, or scenes. The leather is then burnished to enhance the design and give it a smooth finish.
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