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The Holy Bible Vellucent Binding [Chivers] Full Vellum

Currency:GBP Category:Collectibles Start Price:NA Estimated At:3,200.00 - 3,900.00 GBP
The Holy Bible Vellucent Binding [Chivers] Full Vellum
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London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Later Edition, not dated.

Beautiful and elaborate vellucent binding (hand painted to the vellum and covered with a thin layer of vellum to the image) undoubtedly by Cedric Chivers of Bath, but unsigned, with an angel to the front cover, painted and gilt decorated.

The front paste down is dedicated to ‘Jaqueline Margaret Ingham Stokes June 6th 1933.

In its own felt lined slipcase.

Approximately 6 inches tall.

Externally.

Spine - very good condition - vellucent painting of an angel, title to the spine, slightly faded.
Joints - very good condition.
Corners - very good condition.
Boards, very good condition - angel to the front board with mother of peral 'halo' and the title Holy Bible to the spine.
Page edges - very good condition, all gilt.
See above and photos.
Internally

Hinges - very good condition, very tight and sound, possibly never used.
Paste downs - very good condition, both paste downs with vellum turn-ins decorated in gilt filet, both with a gilt lined panel, front paste down with the dedication.
End papers - good condition, plain thicker card.
Title - good condition.
Pages - good condition, clean.
Binding - very good condition.



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