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Brassington, William Salt, 1859-1939, Bodleian Library · London : Sampson Low, Marston and Co. · leaf 150
edportions of the roses are a little worn, and these might easily berepaired. The work of reparation is worth consideration, because itis evident that the parts worn away have prevented the remainderof the surface from coming in contact with other books or withthe desk or shelf upon which the book… … ;-^f^«*^^^i^5^S^^2l*^ THE HOLY BIBLE. LONDON, CHRISTOPHER BARKER, 1583. Bound for Queen Elisabeth in ruby velvet, embroidered in coloured silks. Plate XVII. PLATE XVII. 37 The extreme beauty of the design is suggestive of Persianrather than of English art. Perhaps an Italian model based uponan…
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