An Italian silver small book binding, Giacinto Vangioli, Rome, circa 1735

both sides engraved with pairs of lions rampant affrontés above sugar loaves, surrounded by high relief chased baroque ornament, each cover also engraved AB/M, fitted with book of Leviticus, with readings from the Prophets, printed by Gad Foa, Bragadina, Venice, 1753

Binding with minor damage to corners, otherwise in good condition.
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Giacinto Vangioli, working in Rome 1724-1741, became 3rd consul in 1737 and 2nd consul in 1738.