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Caroli Linnæi Fundamentorum botanicorum ... pars prima[-secunda]

Author:
Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778.
Title:
Caroli Linnæi Fundamentorum botanicorum ... pars prima[-secunda]
Publisher:
Coloniæ-Allobrogum, sumptibus Piestre & Delamolliere, 1786-1787.
Call Number:
QK 91 .F9 1786 

An example of the quarter bound style, with vellum spine and marbled sides. The vellum corners were meant to protect them from damage. To save money, binders started to use marbled or decorated paper sides during the 17th century. Again, another example of the sprinkled edge.