Book As Object, Mid 1800s PA German Catechism with Best Hand Blocked Paper Covers The Living Arts protfolio and which makes me think

and which makes me think of bentwood  boxes

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Book As Object, Mid 1800s PA German Catechism with Best Hand Blocked Paper Covers The Living Arts protfolio and which makes me thinkWhen in Pennsylvania, I keep a keen eye out for 19th century PA German catechisms with beautifully papered covers. Hand marbled paper covers are one thing, but this is like an early wallpaper box except in book form. Gorgeous, and a great thing to collect, I'd say. And here, remnants of a pink paper, letterpress printed book seller's label on the inside of the cover. The book itself is Der Kleine Catechismus. (The Small Catechism) of Martin Luther