[Silver Binding] The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, . .
Published by University Press, Oxford. Henry Frowde, London, Oxford and London
- Used
Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 4, 2009
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 2,500.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The silver spine is truly an object of beauty. Intricate silver chasing and relief work, with Christ on cross at center of front board, Christ's ascension, the center of the rear, angelic figures in the four corners front and rear, and elaborate Rococo style decoration framing the figures and leaving no space empty. The spine is somewhat simpler with a sculpting of the Madonna with the infant Jesus, but a sort of lattice work reinforces the verticality of the spine. Also the silver clasp has a seraph's head projecting outward. 32mo. 11.5 by 7.5 cm. Over half unpaginated on thin -- very thin -- paper. Approximately 900 pages. Latter part paginated 1 to 423. The book has an inked inscription on a prelim blank dated 1899. The book has typical wear, and there is some rippling to the very thin paper. But this item is not really about the book, which is easy enough to find and nothing special, but rather the extraordinariness of the binding, and that is in Fine condition. It isn't even in need of polishing at this time! Silver (With 800 mark, meaning 80 percent pure).…
Seller Inventory # 19829
Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Silver Binding] The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, . .
- Publisher
- University Press, Oxford. Henry Frowde, London, Oxford and London
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller catalogs
- Biblio Paraphernalia, Bindings -- Fine and Curios
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 16 business days | 4 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.00 | US$ 15.00 |
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Store description
Antiquarian books of all kinds, with emphases on color plate books, decorative arts, foreign literature (German, French, Italian, Spanish), children's literature, philosophy, sporting (equine, hunting, shooting).
Specialty
Color plate books (19th century), Sporting, Philosophy, Children's literature, Other foreign literature, French literature, Italian literature, German literature, Decorative artsAssociation member
Seller's business information
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
974 Cemetery Road
West Windsor, VT U.S.A. 05089
Terms of sale
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