{"product_id":"paperblanks-restoration-pencil-case-pa7211-9","title":"Paperblanks Restoration Pencil Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your favourite pens and pencils safe and beautifully organised with this Restoration pencil case from Paperblanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobility and grace are restored in our filigreed Restoration design. Originally crafted in 1675 by the Queens’ Binder “A,” the balance of open space and intricate elements make it a shining jewel of the period. The binding was created to hold \u003cem\u003eThe Government of the Tongue\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Allestree, provost of Eton College.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobility and grace are restored in this striking filigree design. Originally crafted by the Queens’ Binder A, one of the most prolific book binders of the Restoration period, the binding held Richard Allestree’s \u003cem\u003eThe Government of the Tongue.\u003c\/em\u003e The balance of open space and intricate elements, like the gorgeous frame and harmonious little stars, make it a shining jewel of 17th-century English bookbinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe “Queens’ Binder” was a name given by G.D. Hobson to a small group of English bookbinders during the “Golden Age of English Bookbinding.” They were known for featuring pointillé outlines rather than floral volutes, which were much more widely used during the era. Modern research indicates that the Queens’ Binder was in fact four distinct shops, and even individual binders such as “A” could refer to multiple artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the name or names of the binder called “A” is not known, at least one of the artists is thought to be William Nott, an important figure in the book trade who operated as a bookseller, stationer and publisher. The quality of the bindings attributed to A also vary considerably, but there is no question as to the excellence of this specific piece. \u003cem\u003eThe Government of the Tongue\u003c\/em\u003e was an important work during its day and, as provost of Eton College, Allestree would have been able to demand the highest quality for his publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the original binding is a part of the Henry Davis gift at the British Library. We are happy to have had the opportunity to restore it to its original glory for this Paperblanks design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Binding for Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1675\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 220 × 30 × 68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Queen’s Binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure magnetic closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable inner tray for storage of small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformational bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA7211-9 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439772119\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":54386153619784,"sku":"PA7211-9","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439772119_Angle_HighRes.png?v=1792779143","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-restoration-pencil-case-pa7211-9","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}