Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · London : Constable · leaf 182
e the finest byfar, and, as far as I can ascertain, the earliest. In thereign of Henry VIII. it was the fashion for ladies tocarry small books of devotion at their girdle. Theselittle books were always ornamental, and they had a ringfixed on the lower edge of the binding so that when thebook was… … Eig. 81.—English golden book,made for Henry VIII. 160 THE BOOK: ITS HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT. of enamel, and in the beginning is a tiny miniature ofthe king. Another beautiful little golden book with a design, pro-bably by Holbein, in black enamel, is now the property ofLord Romney. Several small…
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