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No. 75305431

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oxford - the finger new testament - 1890
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€ 35
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oxford - the finger new testament - 1890

Ilaria Colombo

Selected by Ilaria Colombo

THE FINGER NEW TESTAMENT(Miniature):The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etcOxford / London : Printed at the University Press ; Henry Frowde, Oxford Warehouse, Amen Corner , c1890An attractive miniature copy of the "finger" New Testament- known as such as the book is literally shaped as thick and as long as an adult finger. Book remains undated but circa 1890. Version of 1611, printed on India paper; complete New Testament text with half title in front, as shown. Original black end papers with gilt dentilles, all page edges gilt over red. Original black morocco binding with gilt lettering to spine and upper cover. For its age this little book is in incredible condition. No odors. A scare and rare find. The price reflects its condition.

No. 75305431

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oxford - the finger new testament - 1890

oxford - the finger new testament - 1890

THE FINGER NEW TESTAMENT(Miniature):The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etcOxford / London : Printed at the University Press ; Henry Frowde, Oxford Warehouse, Amen Corner , c1890An attractive miniature copy of the "finger" New Testament- known as such as the book is literally shaped as thick and as long as an adult finger. Book remains undated but circa 1890. Version of 1611, printed on India paper; complete New Testament text with half title in front, as shown. Original black end papers with gilt dentilles, all page edges gilt over red. Original black morocco binding with gilt lettering to spine and upper cover.
For its age this little book is in incredible condition.
No odors. A scare and rare find. The price reflects its condition.

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