My Son
SB-196
Front: “MY SON/GIVE ME/THINE/HEART” Block letters inside double lined rectangle. Incised w/ink.
Rear: Floral/leaf design inside same double lined rectangle. Incised w/ink.
Spine: “HOLY/BIBLE” with three pair of incised bands.
Foredge: “1885” on raised strap. Coved foredge, flat top and bottom sides.
Purchased from an Irish dealer but looks like many American books.
- Date1885
- MediumVery pale beige marble
- Dimensions (inches)3 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 13/16