Paperblanks Irone and Twine / Marbled Twine / Mini / Lined

Iron & Twine covers reproduce the binding of a prayer book belonging to the Archbishop Clemens August of Cologne. The prayers were written by Maria Joseph Clement Kalkal and the bound copies were given as gifts to the Archbishop’s friends, presumably to strengthen ties of friendship.

The original version, created in Cologne in 1729, was called Treasure of Selected Prayers for the Christian Soul. The cover showcased broad string iron lines, green and gold stripes and golden leaf pistils. The interior contents were an extraordinary example of German calligraphy and engravings.