Creator
Dybvad, Christoffer.
Title
C. Dibuadii in arithmeticam … Euclidis … libris comprehensam demonstratio.
Coverage
Arnhem
Publisher
Jan Jansz
Date
1605
Description
The charm of this contemporary Italian gilt vellum binding lies in its use of cut-outs in the shape of hearts, crosses, lozenges and scallops. The resulting intricate open-work pattern reveals underlays of pink and green silk, now faded.
Source
Gift of Samuel Putnam Avery, 1903.