Histoire du Roi Henri Le Grand 1767

This 1767 book cover, titled "Histoire du Roi Henri Le Grand" by Hardouin de Perefixe, is an example of French bookbinding. It features a burgundy leather cover with intricate gold tooling, including a decorative central motif of a coat of arms. The book, which tells the story of King Henry IV of France, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This fine example of bookbinding showcases the craftsmanship and artistic skill of the era.