Marriage Service, 1903, The Form Of Solemnization Of Marriage, Miniature, Silver Panel Hallmarked

THE FORM OF SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGE.

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, His Majesty's Printers.

A souvenir edition designed to be used for the marriage service, with unused sections to note the date and location of the marriage, the names of the Bride and Groom, Groomsman and Bridesmaids. It provides the official liturgical order for conducting a wedding: how the couple enters the church, how the priest addresses them, how vows are exchanged, and how the marriage is blessed etc.

Silver panel on front board featuring Reynolds Cherubs, hallmark of Birmingham silversmith Levi and Salaman, 1903. Full tan pigskin leather binding, gilt title on spine. 

Miniature edition, measuring just 5cm x 5.5cm, 1cm thick. 

CONDITION:

Please view all listing photographs for the best understanding of condition. There are some signs of age, use and wear. The silver front panel has a significantly darkened patina, rubbed in parts, hallmarks legible on close inspection. Panel remains firmly fixed to upper board. Gilt title on spine remains bright but a little rubbed. The leather has slight shelf wear/rubbing, edges of the boards mostly, but generally surface rubbing overall. Hinges/joints holding firm with no splitting. Pastedowns and endpapers ribbed texture, a little discoloured and marked. Text block generally age toned/yellowed. Contents is bright and legible, with text in black and red. Page edges red under gold gilt, the gilt a little rubbed. 

Overall the book remains in good reading condition. Some typical signs of age and use but a charming little edition, perfect vintage book gift for book lovers who about to Wed!

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