Antique 1880s Miniature Book of Common Prayer – Gilt Leather Bound Pocket Devotional

This beautifully compact Victorian pocket edition of The Book of Common Prayer was bound in textured deep-brown leather, the front cover features blind-tooled margins framing a delicate central oval medallion inlaid with blue and gold gilt detailing. All three edges of the page block are completely gilded, reflecting a high-quality historical binding technique.

The flyleaf has an exquisite, hand-inked provenance message presenting the volume to a "Harriet Brooks" from her friend "Clara Simpson," dated Valentine's Day, 1883.

An excellent piece for antique book collectors, styling libraries, or balancing historic textures on shelves. 

Maker: G. E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode, London

Age: circa 1880 – 1883

Dimensions: 7.5cm/3”  x  10cm/3.9”,thickness 2.2cm/0.8” weight 100gr

Condition: true antique condition showing a rich historic patina. The exterior leather surfaces shows age-related scuffing and rubbing around the spine ends and corners. The brass closing clasp part missing, internal pages show light, expected handling wear and foxing/discoloration spots to the endpapers, while the overall text block remains secure

 Your order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.

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