[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. A group of 2 religious books concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS, comprising:
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 9, 2021
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. A group of 2 religious books concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS, comprising:
GRIER, Richard. A Reply to the "End of Religious Controversy"... London: for T. Cadell and others, 1821. 8vo (210 x 127 mm). Contemporary black straight-grained morocco gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of Cornhill. -- The Communion Service according to the use of the Church of England... London: De La More Press, 1913. 8vo (248 x 146mm). Numerous illustrations in the style of wood-block prints. Contemporary brown morocco gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING by Bumpus. LIMITED EDITION, 29 of 600 copies printed. -- Together, 2 works in 2 volumes. -- Condition generally good.
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