Christian Doctrines from the Words of our Lord, of the Apostles and the Prophets.

CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY.

Published by London Barritt and co insc, 1858

About this Item

Small 8vo, pp [16], printed on card leaves, double sided, illuminated throuhgout with inset miniatures and text with illuminated borders, original richly decorated gilt over textured cloth, all edges gilt, original gutter percha weakening its hold on the leaves, but a fine copy, FIRST EDITION, an extremely rare example of the popular fashion for illuminated religious texts in the mediaeval style, a small pocket version of the sort being put out by Noel Humphries and others in somewhat larger format. The quality and synchronisation of the plates is exceptional here, and the item is very well preserved in its original binding, with an inscription to the Vicar of Bungay 'from one of his parishiners' 1858. Needless to say, it is not in McLean. Seller Inventory # 30340

Bibliographic Details

Title: Christian Doctrines from the Words of our ...

Publisher: London Barritt and co insc

Publication Date: 1858

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition