The Illuminated Scripture text book for everyday, 1877

MLMSS 8446

fonds

1877

972901

0.05 metres of textual material (1 box)

Edmund Evans (23 February 1826 – 21 August 1905) was a prominent English wood engraver and colour printer during the Victorian era. Evans specialized in full-colour printing, which became popular in the mid-19th century.

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Evans

This leather bound scripture book is inscribed in the front as belonging to "Charlie Throsby, 'The Briars', Moss Vale, Sutton Forrest, September 25th 1881".
The book contains coloured illustrations for each day, with a brief phrase taken from the scriptures. There are handwritten names against many of the dates throughout the year.

Research & study copies allowed

By Edmund Evans; published in London by Frederick Warne and Co., 1877

With interleaved diary for memoranda and a coloured illustration for every day

5th edition