Lot 440

Binding--Holy Bible

Books, Maps, Photographs & Manuscripts
Auction: 12 July 2005 at 13:00 BST
£431
Description
[Cambridge: J. Smith, 1814], 8vo, Cambridge Stereotype edition, contemporary black morocco gilt with raised corners with brass studs, central raised star-burst design enclosing reverse cast glass intaglio portraits of George III and The Prince Regent, spine with large sunken X design round central circle, gauffered edges, lacks title and 2 brass studs, rubbed, upper hinge broken
Footnote
Note: The glass intaglio portrait of George III reads: "Geo. III. Born 4th June 1738. Ascend. the Throne Oct. 25 1760. Completed 50th Year of his Reign Oct. 25 1810", that of the Prince Regent reads "His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales". George III died on 29th January 1820.
