BINDING. — In-8 format binding, white patinated calfskin wit
BINDING. — In-8 format binding, white patinated calfskin with cold-stamped decoration, border, large plaque on an azure background adorned with a design of interlacing patterns, foliage, masks, grotesques, and fantastical beasts, centered around a central medallion with a reserved area, traces of a clasp, decorated spine, gilt edges (Binding circa 1580). A rare binding in white calfskin with a pleasing patina, adorned with a large plaque on an azure-and-gold background, its design of interlacing patterns, masks, and fantastic animals standing out vividly. The binding covers a Book of Hours printed in red and black. The first few leaves are missing. The table of Sunday letters begins in the year 1576. Two split bands, a 5-cm tear on the spine, with the corresponding quire shifted. Scuff marks.
[ translate ]BINDING. — In-8 format binding, white patinated calfskin with cold-stamped decoration, border, large plaque on an azure background adorned with a design of interlacing patterns, foliage, masks, grotesques, and fantastical beasts, centered around a central medallion with a reserved area, traces of a clasp, decorated spine, gilt edges (Binding circa 1580). A rare binding in white calfskin with a pleasing patina, adorned with a large plaque on an azure-and-gold background, its design of interlacing patterns, masks, and fantastic animals standing out vividly. The binding covers a Book of Hours printed in red and black. The first few leaves are missing. The table of Sunday letters begins in the year 1576. Two split bands, a 5-cm tear on the spine, with the corresponding quire shifted. Scuff marks.
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