center and corner piece binding (style)

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Scope note
Style of bookbinding decoration popular in England ca. 1550-ca. 1650, characterized by a design of Islamic inspiration that is usually blocked, with both centerpiece and cornerpiece designs, and having cornerpiece designs that may be combined to form the centerpiece. Formerly called "Lyonese binding."
center and corner piece binding
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024