Illuminated manuscript.- Birmingham.- Morton (Edward,
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Illuminated manuscript.- Birmingham.- Morton (Edward, illuminator) To Mr and Mrs James Byers on their leaving Birmingham for Annan. June 1892, manuscript on vellum, 7ff., recto only, 1f. with fine vignette of Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, coats of arms, moiré silk endpapers, original blue morocco, richly gilt, preserved in original oak box (lacking key), 1 side come away at joints, scratches, small folio (343 x 270mm.), Birmingham, 1892.
⁂ A fine example of a High Victorian luxury illuminated testimonial, with Morton's ticket to inner front cover.
⁂ A fine example of a High Victorian luxury illuminated testimonial, with Morton's ticket to inner front cover.
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Illuminated manuscript.- Birmingham.- Morton (Edward,
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
Feb 10, 2022
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Max Hasler
Modern First Editions and 20th Century Literature
0073: Illuminated manuscript.- Birmingham.- Morton (Edward,
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•3 BidsEst. £2,000 - £3,000•Starting Price £1,600
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on PaperFeb 10, 2022 8:00 AM ESTBuyer's Premium 30%
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Illuminated manuscript.- Birmingham.- Morton (Edward, illuminator) To Mr and Mrs James Byers on their leaving Birmingham for Annan. June 1892, manuscript on vellum, 7ff., recto only, 1f. with fine vignette of Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, coats of arms, moiré silk endpapers, original blue morocco, richly gilt, preserved in original oak box (lacking key), 1 side come away at joints, scratches, small folio (343 x 270mm.), Birmingham, 1892.
⁂ A fine example of a High Victorian luxury illuminated testimonial, with Morton's ticket to inner front cover.
⁂ A fine example of a High Victorian luxury illuminated testimonial, with Morton's ticket to inner front cover.
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