The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in the front cover of the boards, for example. It is added by applying gold powder or a thin sheet of gold (Gold Leaf) to a cover, board or pages.\r\nGilting is not only for decorative reasons it also serves a purpose. When applied with glue, gilt helps to protect the page edges from moisture, browning, and dust. Gold paint can also be applied but may scuff or chip.\r\n
"A Victorian commonplace book (similar to a scrapbook)this one was written by a Robert JohnsonJuniorin 1846. Topics include a poem written about his brother's deathdiary entries describing Ibrahim Pasha as well as a cricket matchfireworksand performances. Several of the pages are written in shorthand."