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This Paperblanks Gold Inlay cover reproduces a Stil der Neorenaissance (neo-Renaissance style) design popular in 19th-century Germany.

The original binding, composed of solid metal, was covered in a fine layer of gold which was then meticulously engraved by skilled craftsmen. Bindings like this were highly valued and were frequently adorned with silk, cloisonne enamels or precious stones.