Binding:  Black papier mâché of a Victorian Gothic Revival design in imitation of carved wood, featuring arches entwined with flowering vines in the central panel of each cover; covers bevelled. Spine with “Holy Bible” at top and surface of same also encrusted with vinework. Gilt roll on board edges and gilt dentelles on turn-ins; all edges gilt and gauffered in a diamond and dot design. Brass clasp, part missing. Binding attributed to D. O. Smith of London, as per McLean who illustrates an identical binding on an 1851 Bible from the same publishers.

Provenance:  Small calligraphic bookplate of George Fleming.

•  McLean, Victorian Publishers' Book-bindings in Paper, 50.   Bound as above. Very good condition with light rubbing on the joints. In a quarter black morocco clamshell case.  (22143)