Goff C-237
Cassiodorus, Historia ecclesiastica tripartita
  Augsburg: Johann Schussler, 1472 .
  f°  Leaf: 320x220mm
  Ref: HC 4573; Pr 1594; BMC II 329; GW 6164; BSB-Ink C-169
  
Chapin Library
ff C214
 
Provenance
 Conrad Hebenhamer - Landshut, Dominicans

Binding
Contemporary, German
City or Locale: Augsburg
Workshop: Johann Schussler
                    (Kyriss 90)
                    EBDB w001512

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  Lilie 356
  Palmette 45
  Rosette 264

 

 

 

Other details
  Covering: pig
  Endbands: none
  Boards: oak
  Supports: thongs
  Edges: yellow
  Binding waste: manuscript
  Text finish: rubri-red, added penwork

 
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Notes: This is one of three bindings in the Chapin collection from the Augsburg workshop of the printer, rubricator, and binder, Johann Schussler. Another fine Schussler binding similar to the one here is in the Bridwell Library and is featured in the exhibition catalogue, Six Centuries of Master Bookbinding, 2006.
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