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S. T. (Sarah Treverbian) Prideaux
1853–1933
A pioneering British bookbinder and historian, she helped turn fine bookbinding into a recognized artistic craft. Her writing joins practical knowledge with a deep curiosity about the history of books and illustration.
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Modern bookbindings: Their design and decoration
by S. T. (Sarah Treverbian) Prideaux
About the author
Born in London in 1853, Sarah Treverbian Prideaux became one of the notable women bookbinders of her time. She trained in London and Paris, built a reputation as an independent binder, and also taught others, helping widen opportunities for women in the craft.
She wrote several books on bookbinding and illustration, including works that combined hands-on expertise with historical research. Her interests ranged beyond making books to understanding how they were decorated, produced, and valued, which gave her writing a broad and lively appeal.
Prideaux died in 1933, but she remains an important figure in the history of the book arts. She is remembered both for her own bindings and for the way her books preserved knowledge about craftsmanship, design, and the traditions of illustrated books.