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16th-century German or Danish blind-stamped calf binding (T.3.16)

16th-century German or Danish blind-stamped calf over wooden boards for the first Bible in Icelandic (1584). The central panels (details below) depict four virtues each: on the front - Justice, Prudence, Fortitude and Temperance, with the black-inked initials I.D. just above; on the back - Faith, Hope, Charity and Patience.

Front central panel showing four virtues Back central panel showing four virtues
16th c. German or Danish blind-stamped calf binding
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