16th-century London blind-stamped calf by John Reynes (A.4.25)

16th-century English (London) blind-stamped binding, with a roll containing eagles, hounds and the initials J.R., i.e. John Reynes (for rolls see Oldham's English blind-stamped bindings, plate 37, no. 553, AN.b1). The volume also boasts four brass bosses at the corners of the central panel, and book-clasps. From a volume containing a Sarum Missal (1532).

From the library of William Crashaw.