Old Book 1762 Institutiones Ecclesiasticae Volume III worn leather binding

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Description

Antique book presented here: a copy of "Institutiones Ecclesiasticae Tome III", dated 1762 according to the keywords. The book is photographed standing, at an angle, on a wooden desk, surrounded by other antique books and a fountain pen. The visible binding is brown, heavily patinated and marked by time: the leather is worn, with missing parts and a cracked surface on the spine and covers. The spine bears several title pieces, including a red label with the inscription "INSTITUTIONES ECCLESIASTICAE" and a green piece marked "3". A volume number "XIV" is legible at the top of the spine, which may indicate an old classification or a larger series.

The volume has an irregular top edge, indicating prolonged use and exposure to the open air. The edges appear dull, with a dark discoloration due to patination. The spine's decoration features old-style fillets and frames, typical of 18th-century bindings. No apparent gilded or decorative motifs are visible on this side, apart from the colored title pieces. The cover suggests the rigid structure and characteristic thickness of old books, probably made of full leather (visual aspect, without material affirmation).

The page opened next to the volume shows classic typography with a airy layout, but it is not explicitly linked to the book for sale (not taken into account in the main product description). The environment, composed of shelves of antique books, highlights the authenticity and antiquity of the work. No decoration or illustration is visible on the part shown.

The overall visible condition shows significant signs of wear: marked rubbing on the edges, blunted corners, damaged spine, missing material, and traces of old labels at the bottom of the spine. The whole presents a homogeneous patina, typical of an 18th-century library or study book that has been used extensively.

The top edge and headcap show noticeable signs of wear and irregularities. No ex-libris, provenance mark, or illustration is visible on the photographed side.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. Worn binding, very damaged spine and corners, significant patination and rubbing. Shows multiple defects visible on the cover. Interior not visible in the photo.

Did you know? "Institutiones Ecclesiasticae" are a type of canon law or theology work, often used in seminaries and religious institutions in the modern era. 18th-century books were commonly bound in full leather, sometimes adorned with colored title pieces to facilitate their identification in libraries.

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