Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 262
them. No signed bindingby Le Gascon is as yet known, but there are some bearingthe name of Florimond Badier, who was son-in-law to JeanGillede, which nearly resemble Le Gascons work, but lackhis exquisite finish. On some of these appears a smalldotted profile head, which is supposed to be a mark… … French Seventeenth Centnrj- Binding. Inlaid and Gold Tooled.By Le Gascon. [To face p. 238. ORNAMENTATION WITH GOLD. 239 Mace Piuette followed many of Le Gascons manners, andhis son Antoine did the same. These binders were royalbinders to Louis XIII. and Louis XIY. respectively, andprobably bound…
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