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Sangorski & Sutcliffe

English bookbinding firm

Sangorski & Sutcliffe is a firm of bookbinders established in London in 1901. It is considered to be one of the most important bookbinding companies of the 20th century, famous for its luxurious jeweled bindings that used real gold and precious stones in their book covers.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1901Founded¹

Industrybook industry¹
HeadquartersLondon¹

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Binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, 1913 — Photo: National Library NZ on The Commons, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Sangorski & Sutcliffe is a firm of bookbinders established in London in 1901. It is considered to be one of the most important bookbinding companies of the 20th century, famous for its luxurious jeweled bindings that used real gold and precious stones in their book covers.²

Timeline

1901Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaSangorski & Sutcliffe
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WikidataQ7418081

Sources

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WikidataSangorski & Sutcliffe on Wikidata
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WikipediaSangorski & Sutcliffe on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSangorski & Sutcliffe photo by National Library NZ on The Commons, Public domain