17th-century French gold-tooled red morocco (P.1.5)

17th-century French gold-tooled red morocco binding, the decoration being of the "fanfare" style. This style, which incorporated intricate ribbon designs and leaf sprays, was popular in France from the late 16th century, and into the 17th. From Harlay de Champvallon's Apologia Evangelii, pro Catholicis (Paris, 1625).

Bought with bequest of Richard Holdsworth.