1872 The Book of Common Prayer | Gothic-Style Metal Details

The Book of Common Prayer. Printed as a collaboration between the Oxford University Press and Peacock, Mansfield, and Britton, London, England. Published 1872. English Language.

A premium Gothic-Revival novelty binding in ivory celluloid with pierced silver-tone filigree borders; the openwork layout of the silvered filigree mimicks arched stone tracery windows, and the trefoil tips.

The front cover is adorned with a large stylized cross, four raised spine bands, beige leather beneath the celluloid covers, gold-gilt tooling on the spine, and a double silver-tone metal clasp closure with an engraved swirling flourish design; all page edges are gold-gilt, with a hidden red painted fore-edge. 

80 mm W x 122 mm H. 

Condition: Some discoloration to the celluloid, metal is tarnished in spots, some scratches to the page edges, and some light foxing throughout. Excellent to Very Good condition. 

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