Description
Wonderful antique Manuale Christianum N 1512 pocket size leather bound. Latin New Testament published in 1919. The binding has a fleur di lis pattern wrapping around both front and back of the book. See up close images. When book is closed pages show red and gold depending on the angle they are held. The front and back covers have a royal blue background with gold fleur di lis pattern. The book measures 5" by 3" by 0.75". Pocket size. Some soiling on the center pages, I noted one taped page as well but otherwise good condition. Covers show some discoloration on binding top, bottom and edges. Original green satin book mark is present as well. Red and black text throughout the book. Purchased in Sorrento Italy on a recent buying trip.
- Condition Notes:
- Some soiling on the center pages, I noted one taped page as well but otherwise good condition. Covers show some discoloration on binding top, bottom and edges. Original green satin book mark is present as well.