Red paste paper book cover 1700 - 1800

This 18th-century "Red paste paper book cover" is an anonymous work of art. This cover is a fine example of a bookbinding technique from the period, using a thin, decorative paper called paste paper. The unique red marbled pattern, with its intricate veins, adds a touch of elegance to the cover. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This piece showcases the artistry and skill of bookbinding from the 1700s and early 1800s.