Bordeaux Journal 7 x 9

This journal cover reproduces a gold-tooled and painted binding of the Breviarium Romanum, or Roman Breviary, the daily prayers prescribed by the Catholic Church, published by Claude Picques in Lyons in 1556. The stamped centerpiece was a popular design element in decorative bindings in the 16th century. Iridescent highlights, gold foil, embossed, gold gilded edges, ribbon bookmark.