Search Results: Prayer Book from L'Estampe Originale

Oxford, The University Printers, 1708. 16mo. 12.3 x 6.2 cm, it features contemporary / original binding in handsome black morocco with gilt stamped panels on the boards and a gilt-tooled spine with five compartments. It opens to reveal marbled end-papers which are followed by (after the ownership signatures) an attractive engraving (of the wise men with baby Jesus) which has been laid down on the blank lead preceding the title page. This page was added later and not part of the original book. The text is ruled in red throughout. AEG. In good condition with binding completely intact but some aging to the paper. Gold edges are very good. Some occasional scattered foxing, The provenance can be traced through the inked ownership and later gift inscription! The front free end-paper with inked ownership by "Christian, Lady Boston" The writing follows as: Daughter of P. Methuen of Corsham Hall Mother of George Lord Boston The writing on the following page reads: Evelyn Augusta Irby From George,… Read More