Description: For sale, The Parables of Our Lord (Appleton & Co., 1848). Black covers are heavy and intricate gutta-percha carved (cast?) in deep relief with floral designs, text and figures. The book has 16 leaves (32 pp) with elaborate illuminations by Henry Noel Humphries; calligraphic text; approximately 4.5" x 6.25"; marbled end pages; gilt page edges. Gift letter and List of Parables laid in. Pages have light foxing; former owner (Cornelia Beckwith, 1825-1907) in ink on inside of front end pages. This RARE book is intact but VERY FRAGILE with reglued binding. It is SOLD AS IS.
Price: 399.95 USD
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-09T17:22:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Publisher: Appleton and Co.
Topic: Religion
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original