76/2023 [Bindings. Baroque Flower Binding]. Calvin, J. Institutie Ofte Onderwysingh in de Christelicke Religie. Dutch transl. W. Corsmannus. Amst., P.A. van Ravesteyn, 1650, 2 parts in 1 vol., (26),315,(11); (4),54 lvs, engr. portrait by C.J. VISSCHER, bound by the BAROQUE FLOWER BINDERY in full burgundy morocco w. central vase with floral ornament within double gilt borders on both covers, richly gilt spine w. darkgreen mor. letterpiece and raised bands, folio.

- A few leaves trifle waterstained in outer margin. Binding in fine condition (a few sl. rubbed spots).

= On this rare example of a binding by the Baroque Flower Bindery see Storm van Leeuwen, IIA, chapter 3.2.33. This binder was active between ±1778 and 1783, only a small number of bindings is known to Storm van Leeuwen at the time of publishing. With the often lacking fine portrait depicting Calvin in his library. Erichson p.49. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXXXVI.