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This is a photograph of an old leather-bound book cover. The cover is made of brown leather, showing signs of wear and aging, including discoloration and scuff marks. The design features a rectangular pattern embossed into the leather, with ornamental corner detailing. The spine of the book is visible on the left, showing bands and some deterioration. The overall texture and patina of the leather suggest historical value or significance.
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This is a photograph of an old leather-bound book cover. The cover is made of brown leather, showing signs of wear and aging, including discoloration and scuff marks. The design features a rectangular pattern embossed into the leather, with ornamental corner detailing. The spine of the book is visible on the left, showing bands and some deterioration. The overall texture and patina of the leather suggest historical value or significance.

National Gallery of Art · Volume

A Treatise of Architecture with Remarks and Observations. By that Excellent Master thereof Sebastien Le Clerc. Translated by Mr. Chambers

Sébastien Le Clerc I (author)

Date
published 1724
Medium
bound volume with letterpress text and engravings
Classification
Volume · Print
Accession number
1985.61.652
Credit line
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • British

NGA object ID 81433. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.