The English Bible : containing the Old Testament & the New, vol. 2
Book
1903-1905 (printed), 1977 (binding)
1903-1905 (printed), 1977 (binding)
| Place of origin |
1 of 5 volumes, bound in various Oasis moroccos, mainly in grey, blue and beige, with the design worked in maril and feathered onlays. With Mi-Tientes Canson endpapers, leather joints, purple pigskin suede flyleaves, and edges in gold leaf. The title pieces are set in 14 point Centaur type, blocked in gold leaf and onlaid on the spines. Binding is signed by Philip Smith.
Library's copy gilded by Eric Ham and held in special felt-lined book cases designed by Desmond Ryan, made from Indian laurel and sycamore.
Library's copy gilded by Eric Ham and held in special felt-lined book cases designed by Desmond Ryan, made from Indian laurel and sycamore.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | The English Bible : containing the Old Testament & the New, vol. 2 (published title) |
| Brief description | Book, 'The English Bible : containing the Old Testament & the New', vol 2, with designer binding by Philip Smith, bound by Doves Bindery, Hammersmith, 1977 |
| Physical description | 1 of 5 volumes, bound in various Oasis moroccos, mainly in grey, blue and beige, with the design worked in maril and feathered onlays. With Mi-Tientes Canson endpapers, leather joints, purple pigskin suede flyleaves, and edges in gold leaf. The title pieces are set in 14 point Centaur type, blocked in gold leaf and onlaid on the spines. Binding is signed by Philip Smith. Library's copy gilded by Eric Ham and held in special felt-lined book cases designed by Desmond Ryan, made from Indian laurel and sycamore. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Associated objects |
|
| Other numbers |
|
| Collection | |
| Library number | 38041800702573 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | January 11, 2019 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
