BLIND-STAMPED PIGSKIN

BLIND-STAMPED PIGSKIN, 16th century binding: Symbolorum Imperatoriorum, Nicholas Reusner, Frankfurt, 1588, the first edition, in dated blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards with holes for clasps. Figures in central panels - upper cover wielding a sword; surmounted by initials 'C.R.' miniscule text below and dated '1588', the year of publication. Lower cover with blind-stamped figure wielding axe (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT) (Illustrated)