![[ENAMELED BINDING.] STARCK, Johann Friedrich. Communion Buch. Leipzig: Möller, 1750.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2006/NYR/2006_NYR_01769_0396_000(122641).jpg?w=1)
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[ENAMELED BINDING.] STARCK, Johann Friedrich. Communion Buch. Leipzig: Möller, 1750.
Narrow 12o (154 x 67 mm). (Soiled internally, lacks index.) Contemporary dark-brown calf, lavishly decorated with ornaments in gilt and colored enamel, each cover with a painted oval miniature affixed at center, the front with image of the Crucifixion, the back with image of the Resurrection, each set within a gilt metal frame surrounded by a multicolored decorative enamel border studded with 8 small heads of angels, 6 more angel heads [2 large and 4 small] affixed above and beneath, cornerpieces formed by multi-colored festoons inscribed with the Christian virtues [Pax, Bindbitas, Veritas and Prudentia] and an angel head at the corner, gilt metal clasps and catches with multi-colored enamel decorations, edges gilt (rebacked, calf rubbed, some chipping to enamel); red morocco folding case by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Provenance: purchased from Emil Offenbacher, 6 March 1963.
AN ELABORATELY DECORATED GERMAN ROCOCO BINDING.
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AN ELABORATELY DECORATED GERMAN ROCOCO BINDING.