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Preces Piae
17.0 cm (Height) x 2.5 cm (Depth) (book measurement (conservation)) | RCIN 1081205
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The binding of this book once contained a manuscript prayerbook (now lost). It is now filled with blank pages. Due to its elaborate binding this book was one of those selected by the Royal Librarian Richard Rivington Holmes in 1893 as a fine example of bookbinding in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.
Binding information
Full leather bound in black calf with gold tooling of foliate scroll design in 'fanfare' style, with small tools of cherubs, trefoils (?) roses and other small flowers. Flat spine with extension of tooling design from covers. Book has been rebacked, with old covers and spine pasted on top.
Provenance
Probably acquired by Queen Victoria
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Measurements
17.0 cm (Height) x 2.5 cm (Depth) (book measurement (conservation))
17.0 x 2.5 cm (book measurement (inventory))
Other number(s)
Alternative title(s)
Preces Piae []. [Fine binding originally enclosing a MS, now with blank pages to fit]