Folio (12 x 8 5/8 in.; 305 x 220mm). A book of blank leaves, thumb index with manuscript letters in red and black, the first 102 leaves with manuscript New Testament verses in Greek, copied by John Ruskin; minor foxing and soling. Full 17th century vellum, covers elaborately gilt with repeat star motif borders, fan cornerpieces, and embellished arms of Pope Clement X in the central compartment, spine with repeating scroll and filigree pattern, all edges gilt; minor rubbing to extremities, minor soiling. Black cloth covered clamshell case, morocco label to spine.
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