Roger Payne Binding on Folger First Folio No. 11
Early collectors frequently had their First Folios rebound, whether because the previous binding was damaged or destroyed or because having their own fine binding was felt to be more important than preserving the integrity of the original volume. Leading London binder Roger Payne (1739-97) rebound nearly a dozen First Folios. He is known for the high quality of his craftsmanship and the excellence of his decoration.
Roger Payne Binding on Folger First Folio No. 11
Early collectors frequently had their First Folios rebound, whether because the previous binding was damaged or destroyed or because having their own fine binding was felt to be more important than preserving the integrity of the original volume. Leading London binder Roger Payne (1739-97) rebound nearly a dozen First Folios. He is known for the high quality of his craftsmanship and the excellence of his decoration.