Antique New Testament Bible & Book of Common Prayer Brass Clasp Leather Binding - Ref x761

A beautiful antique new testament bible and book of common prayer in a highly decorative binding with substantial brass fittings.the volume contains the book of common prayer according to the use of the church of england, together with the psalter or psalms of david, followed by the new testament of our lord and saviour jesus christ.printed in london by george e. eyre and william spottiswoode, printers to the queen’s most excellent majesty.what makes this example particularly striking is its binding. the dark brown cover is protected by large polished brass corner pieces and fitted with an unusual brass fastening mechanism. the book also features attractive marbled endpapers and richly coloured page edges, giving it considerable victorian character.details:* antique book of common prayer* new testament bible
* psalter / psalms of david
* church of england
* george e. eyre & william spottiswoode
* printers to the queen
* decorative brass corner fittings
* brass fastening
* marbled endpapers
* coloured page edges
* approx. 13 cm high × 8.5 cm wide × 3.5 cm deepthe book displays age-related wear, marks and toning consistent with an antique volume. the brass fittings show natural surface wear and patination. please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.for etsy, i would position this as a premium decorative victorian religious book rather than an ordinary prayer book. the binding is what makes this one stand out.