The Psalms of David. With illustrations by John Franklin, engraved by William James Linton.

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(BIBLE)

printer

Sampson, Low & Co.

Place

London

Publication

1862

Description

Printed entirely on vellum. Text in English with Latin chapter headers. Colored historiated initials. Each page within sumptuous borders incorporating Biblical illustrations. Original crushed morocco, gilt extra. Gilt dentelles surrounding illuminated vellum panels.

summary

Beautiful edition printed on vellum by Edmund Evans (1826-1905). Apparently one of only ten copies printed on vellum.

pp. vii, 235, (1). Light wear. Upper cover detached, lightly rubbed. 4to.

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