Binding. English, late 17th century. Black goatskin; covers
decorated with shaped centre- and corner-pieces of massed
curlicues, with sprays and small tools. Gilt edges.
Naval Binder. English, late 17th century. Black goatskin; covers
decorated with shaped centre- and corner-pieces of massed
curlicues, with sprays and small tools. Gilt edges. The work of an
unknown binder, called the Naval Binder, because of the number of
books bound for wealthy clients in the Admiralty.