English Embroidered Binding.- The Psalmes of David in...
English Embroidered Binding.-
The Psalmes of David in Meeter, ff. 173, [18], final blank leaf present, lacking title, slight browning, occasional spotting and dust soiling, little staining in places, first leaf torn and frayed, minor further tearing, loss to v2, satin embroidered cover with sequins and tulips, a.e.g., and gauffered, soiled and worn, 24mo (55mm x 80mm x 30mm), [c. 1630].
***Similar examples of fine bindings for Psalms books, mostly dated between 1635 and 1641, are held by the British Library (see shelfmarks c46a29, c65h2, c65i9 and c65i2).
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English Embroidered Binding.-
The Psalmes of David in Meeter, ff. 173, [18], final blank leaf present, lacking title, slight browning, occasional spotting and dust soiling, little staining in places, first leaf torn and frayed, minor further tearing, loss to v2, satin embroidered cover with sequins and tulips, a.e.g., and gauffered, soiled and worn, 24mo (55mm x 80mm x 30mm), [c. 1630].
***Similar examples of fine bindings for Psalms books, mostly dated between 1635 and 1641, are held by the British Library (see shelfmarks c46a29, c65h2, c65i9 and c65i2).
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