The printed book, its history, illustration, and adornment, from the days of Gutenberg to the present time (1887)
Bouchot, Henri, 1849-1906, Bigmore, E. C. (Edward Clements), 1838?-1899 · London, H. Grevel and co. · leaf 276
workwith the energy of an artisan at least; but Geoffroy Torywas his principal inspirer, and who knows but that hewas the chief operative for the prince, as for the greatfinancier ? We have said that Louis XII. knew nothing of finebindings. During his travels in Italy he had receivedpresentation… … Fig. lo8.—Binding for Francis I., with the arms of France and thesalamander. 266 THE PRINTED BOOK. the Sire de la Gruthuse, and substituted his own emblemsfor those of the high and mighty lord. Francis I., withinnate sentiment for masterpieces and the powerfulprotection he had given them, did not…
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