Wooden paddle hornbook illustrated with blocks depicting the Creation.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
England? not before 1535.
Description
1 wooden paddle with illustrated sheet under layer of horn secured by leather strips and metal bosses 27.5 x 17 cm.

Details

Notes
  • The illustrations of the six days of Creation seem to be printed from blocks used in the Coverdale Bible.
  • The handle has a cross cut into the wood and a hole bored at the end.
Binding note
Red leather case stamped in gilt.
Other title(s)
Paddle hornbook
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