{"product_id":"paperblanks-diamond-jubilee-bookmark-pa9411-1","title":"Paperblanks Diamond Jubilee Bookmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever lose your place again with this beautifully crafted Diamond Jubilee bookmark from Paperblanks – the perfect companion for a favourite novel or journal, and a delightful little gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis glorious design comes from Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe, a world-renowned British bindery celebrated for their jewelled bindings. Originally crafted in 1922 to house Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” poem, written in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, it incorporated real turquoise, aquamarine and ruby gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis glorious binding comes from the revered artisans at Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe, a world-renowned British bindery best known for the bejewelled cover of Omar Khayyam’s \u003cem\u003eRubaiyat\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as the \u003cem\u003eGreat Omar\u003c\/em\u003e), forever lost in the sinking of the \u003cem\u003eTitanic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted in 1922 to house Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional,” a poem written for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, this beautiful binding is now part of the Dallas Public Library’s collection. It is a literal jewel of a book, bound in a rich red leather inlaid with gemstones such as turquoise, aquamarine and ruby, and featuring medieval-style illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished in London in 1901, Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe quickly rose to become one of the 20th century’s most important bookbinding firms, famous for jewelled bindings like “Recessional” and \u003cem\u003eRubaiyat\u003c\/em\u003e and for their use of real gold in the cover details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an interesting connection with our larger design library, Francis Sangorski (1875–1912) and George Sutcliffe (1878–1941), the firm’s founders, first met at a bookbinding class led by Douglas Cockerell, part of the family behind our Cockerell Marbled Paper series! We are honoured to work with this pinnacle of luxurious bookbinding and to share the legacy of Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe with 21st-century bibliophiles and stationery lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe binding for Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” poem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 185 × 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Jubilee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle Paperblanks branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA9411-1 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439794111\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386157060424,"sku":"PA9411-1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439794111_Front_Highres.png?v=1792779194","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-diamond-jubilee-bookmark-pa9411-1","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}