An original 19th century full morocco binding by "Mercer Binder Geelong" with gilt title to front cover:

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

Presented to A.S. Park Esq. by Friends and Fellow Townsmen Geelong Nov. 5 1885. Folio (45 x 32.5 cm.). Orig. full red morocco album with bevelled edges. Extra gilt borders with inlaid green calf emblems on both front & rear covers. Inside dentelles and with plain silk-wove panels. A fine example of Australian book binding by a provincial craftsman. Rare.