History of the Life of Philippe de Mornay

This image shows the front cover of the manuscript. The binding consists of brown leather, which is aged and marked with dark patches and scuffing. A gold-tooled oval medallion sits in the center. This medallion contains a heraldic device or coat of arms. The internal design is heavily worn and darkened, making specific details difficult to see. It appears to feature a bird, perhaps an eagle, at the bottom with outstretched wings. Above the bird sits complex iconography or a shield. The left side of the image shows the spine of the volume with six visible raised bands. The overall condition indicates heavy use and significant age.