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Bouchot, Henri, 1849-1906, Bigmore, E. C. (Edward Clements), 1838?-1899, Grevel, H, Einsle, Anton, 1848-1897 · New York : Scribner and Welford · leaf 302
Fie -Binding for Henrj- II., with the H and crescents. We have said that Louis XII. knew nothing of fine bindings.During his travels in Italy he had received presentation copiesof magnificently covered books, and among others the potms B/.\7J/.\GS FUR HEXRY 11. 283 of Faustus Atidrelinus, bound in… … Fig. 162.—Binding for Henry II. (Mazarine Library). those of that wealthy Fleming. Francis I., with innate senti-ment for masterpieces and the powerful protection he had giventhem, did not allow the experiments of Grolier to pass un-noticed. The kincj did not wish to be behind the treasurer. 284…
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