Description of University of Pennsylvania LJS 103: Reproduction of Sienese book covers.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
LJS 103
6073441
http://hdl.library.upenn.edu/1017/d/medren/6073441
19th-century reproduction of the wooden covers used in the 15th century on the tavolette della biccerna (tax account books) in the Archivio di Stato of Siena, comprising two painted wooden panels joined by a leather spine. The center of the upper cover depicts the parable of the laborers in the vineyard; the center of the lower cover has a central coat of arms flanked by four smaller coats of arms; both have gilt dividing lines patterned with repeated small punches or impressions. Worm damage visible on the inner surfaces of the covers.
Reproduction of Sienese book covers.
Joni, Icilio Federico
1 pair book covers ; 315 x 210 mm
Illustration, Parable of laborers in vineyard, Front cover
Illustration, Coats of arms, Back cover
between 1885 and 1889?
Siena
Sold at auction at Christie's, 7 November 1988, lot 47, to Lawrence J. Schoenberg.
Deposit by Lawrence J. Schoenberg and Barbara Brizdle, 2013.
Bookbinding--Forgeries
Bookbinding--Italy
Laborers in the vineyard (Parable)
Covers (gathered matter components)
Coats of arms
Facsimiles
Manuscripts, Digital