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The Institution of Chriistian Religion
by John Calvin
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Anne Griffin, 1634. Hardcover. Very Good. Small folio [11.00?? tall x 7.75?? wide x 1.75?? thick]. Collates complete [20], 749, [159]p. A superb, crisp and clean copy. Absolute minimal very light reading wear or small blemishes otherwise a delightful copy of this monumental work by John Calvin. This must be one of the nicest copies of this work available anywhere. Bound in later full calf binding with ornate gilt borders to the front & rear boards. Raised bands with ornate gilt décor to the spine compartments. Lettered in gilt. Minimal light rubbing or marks otherwise a solid and very attractive binding.
'The Institution Of Christian Religion. Written In Latine By M. Iohn Calvin. Translated Into English According To The Authours Last Edition. With Sundry Tables To Finde The Principall Matters Intreated Of In This Booke. And Also The Declaration Of Places Of Scripture Therein Expounded. By Thomas Norton. Whereunto There Are Newly Added In The Margine Of The Booke, Notes Containing In Briefe The Substance Of The Matter Handled In Each Section'
John Calvin [1509-1564]
Imprinted At London: By Anne Griffin, For Ioyce Norton, And R. Whitaker, 1634.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 203280926737
- Title
- The Institution of Chriistian Religion
- Author
- John Calvin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Anne Griffin
- Date Published
- 1634
- Keywords
- LEATHER, FOLIO
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About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
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