Lewis - The Chronicles Of Narnia Leather Rebound fore-edge painting
Lewis - The Chronicles Of Narnia Leather Rebound
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C.S. LEWIS — THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
HarperCollins, London, 2004 · pp. 781 · Format 15.5 × 23.5 cm
ISBN 0007194218
Luxury Full Leather Binding — Collector’s Edition
Bound in full natural jucht leather (vegetable-tanned leather) — a traditional, handcrafted leather renowned for its exceptional durability, distinctive texture, and elegant ageing process. Each copy has been individually handmade using time-honoured European bookbinding techniques.
The covers feature extremely deep and richly decorated embossing, inspired by the historic style of antique bindings and old masterworks of book art. The symmetrical decorative composition is mirrored on both covers and enhanced with gilded elements. The binding incorporates numerous ornamental impressions, handcrafted decorative stamps, and striking emblems, including lion head motifs, giving the volume a truly prestigious and collectible character.
The spine is finished with raised bands, elaborate blind tooling, and elegant gilded inscriptions, recalling the tradition of fine historical bindings and distinguished bibliophile editions.
A remarkable feature of this edition is that all three page edges are decorated with original artistic illustrations — a technique known as fore-edge painting. This rare and highly demanding form of book decoration has its roots in the finest traditions of European bookbinding. The paintings were created entirely by hand by a professional artist, a graduate of an art university, who specialises in this unique craft.
The volume is further enhanced with handcrafted decorative endpapers made from marbled paper (marbled endpapers), created using traditional techniques. Each sheet has its own unique and unrepeatable pattern, adding to the individuality and artistic value of the book.
A truly exceptional and enduring edition created for devoted admirers of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legacy, combining the magic of Middle-earth with the highest standards of European craftsmanship, artistic bookbinding, and traditional decorative techniques.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies.
Copy number 1.
Condition: Very good / a beautifully preserved copy.
The offered item may differ slightly from the one shown in the photographs.
✨ Each copy is a testament to European craftsmanship created for collectors and lovers of literature worldwide — a unique bridge between centuries-old tradition, artistic mastery, and the limitless imagination of Tolkien’s world.
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