One of the most beautiful and intimate objects associated with King Henry VIII of England… Folio Society King Henry’s Prayer Book Introduced by James P. Limited to 980 numbered copies. PUBLISHED BY Folio Society, London. Bound in pure red silk velvet with metal clasps and corners on Furioso paper. Inside, every detail of the original is visible, from the beauty of the glorious illuminations to the faintest of pencil marks and water marks on the vellum, even the irregular effect of the original page edges has been achieved, by gilding them before they are sewn. The result is a facsimile that reflects both the opulence and intimate nature of this extraordinary royal treasure. 360 page, book size: 8″ x 5 1/2″, with commentary volume. Presented in a cloth-bound solander box with gilt lettered spine and stamped design on front. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: This book is in like new and unread condition, clean inside pages, tight bindings, firm hardcover. The set will be a great addition to your family library.
