Papier-mâché binding

Papier-mâché binding is an approach to bookbinding in which the boards of the book are decoratively-sculpted papier-mâché covered in plaster, pressed in a mold.

[1] Papier-mâché binding was used in England during the mid-nineteenth century.

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Yellow cover of a book with floral decorations in gold.
Flowers from Stratford on Avon . Paper (dyed yellow) has been drawn over the boards. The cover material is papier-mâché. The boards resemble wood, and are smooth bevelled. Yellow endleaves and pastedowns printed in gold. A gift book produced by Paul Jerrard.