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Lot 457
Two Books With Fore-Edge Paintings of British Architectual Landmarks
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
As follows: The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New (Oxford: Dawson, Bensley, and Cooke, 1800), small quarto (9.5 x 6.25 in.), red morocco with gilt rule, the fore-edge depicts St. Paul's Cathedral in London (tight binding; bumps to covers with minor chipping and stains; small split to front pastedown at the hinge; overall very good condition); Stanley, Arthur Penrhyn. Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey (London: John Murray, 1886), octavo (8.75 x 6 in.), dark green morocco with gilt rules and raised bands, the fore-edge with Westminster Cathedral (light wear to boards; both pastedowns with library plates; very good condition or better).

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

$400 - 600