Bible
Maker
Eyre & Spottiswoode
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
A black leather padded cover that has been blind stamped with a floral pattern on the lower half. A gold embossed line in the middle runs across the front, spine and back cover. Top of spine and front cover 'Holy Bible' in gold. Lettering is unusual and over all effect of cover is 'decorative'. Inside cover is black. Front pages are missing. Title page reads 'The Holy Bible, containing the old and new testaments: Translated out of the original tongues..' There are seven colour maps at back. Pages are edged with gold gilt.
Maker
Eyre & Spottiswoode
Production place
London, England
Measurements
140mm (height), 90mm (width), 25mm (depth)
Accession number
1180/06
Current rights