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Lot 137:
Description
A diverse group of devotional and liturgical works comprising several leather-bound and cloth-bound volumes. The collection includes a black-bound edition of the Holy Bible in its original white box; a miniature edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (A&M) contained within a green leather slipcase featuring black decorative tassels; and copies of The Book of Common Prayer and The Methodist Hymn-Book in various pocket formats. Notable ephemera includes a white textured souvenir booklet titled Ricordo della Prima Comunione, embossed with a gilt IHS monogram under a cross flanked by angels. A decorative volume with a floral-illustrated cover features a sentimental poem starting with the line My heart goes forth to meet thee, O my friend. The lot also contains a tan leather-bound book with a metal button-clasp and several other small devotional booklets and miniature prayer books. Bindings vary from smooth to textured leathers, many with gilt lettering and decorative blind-stamped designs.
The largest volume measures approximately 25 cm in height.
Condition report:
The items show signs of age and handling typical of the period. Observable wear includes scuffing to leather bindings, rubbing at the extremities, and minor loss to the spines of some smaller volumes. Paper displays expected toning and occasional foxing. The publisher\'s box for the Bible shows light shelf wear and marking.
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