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Boston by Ticknor & Fields
compartments ornately stamped
with a wonderful engraved frontis of a small devil appearing within a cloud of mist holding a cane
Cover has original hand color
Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of wood engravings
painted glass Secret Book box c.1850's Cathedral spine Rare splendid item Japan Boston by Ticknor & FieldsUntitled Compartment Book Box. (Antique Items, Compartment Books, Book box, Decorative Items, Secret Compartments). Made c. 1840 70 (likely), perhaps France or England. Note the intricate and splendid cathedral spine. A unique, perhaps one of a kind survival. "Book" covers appear to be hand painted glass set within metal framed borders, spine and box compartment. Under the front cover is an early mirror. A remarkable and beautiful object. In 35+ years
