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This is a photograph of the cover of a red leather-bound book. The image captures a close-up view of the book's exterior, showcasing its red leather cover. The cover appears worn and slightly scuffed, with visible creases and imperfections. The spine of the book, visible on the left, shows wear at the edges where it meets the cover's surface. The texture of the leather is noticeable, and the stitching around the edges is subtly highlighted.

Album of Engravings after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Various Artists · Other

1613/1646, album compiled c. 1770

Medium
bound volume with 77 engravings on laid paper
Classification
Volume
Period
1601 to 1650
Image size
6902 × 9708px

Description

This is a photograph of the cover of a red leather-bound book. The image captures a close-up view of the book's exterior, showcasing its red leather cover. The cover appears worn and slightly scuffed, with visible creases and imperfections. The spine of the book, visible on the left, shows wear at the edges where it meets the cover's surface. The texture of the leather is noticeable, and the stitching around the edges is subtly highlighted.

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