{"product_id":"gutta-percha-metal-clasps-c1890s-czech-binding-catholic-prayer-book","title":"Gutta Percha metal clasps c.1890's Czech binding Catholic Prayer book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Religion, Christianity, Polish Books, Prayer Books, Liturgical Calendar).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuchowne Gaderko.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished c. 1890's.\u003cbr\u003e320 pages. Text in Czechoslovakian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique and rare book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutta-percha (early bakelite-plasticine)(?) covers and spine with inlay designs, original ornate functional metal clasp (rear clasp loose but still works and keeps book closed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding gently age worn, mostly light signs of handling and time but nothing offensive or severe, book remains overall attractive as an object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaper is heavily and well uniformly age toned due to acidic paper used, internally still clean, tight, sound internally. Hinges cracked and repaired, covers still firmly and well attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and\/ or described have been taken into account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 6 1\/4\" H x 4\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[B5511].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68358146293995,"sku":"iij1793783693045","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/2866\/3787\/files\/gutta-percha-metal-clasps-c1890s-czech-binding-catholic-prayer-book_1.jpg?v=1793783700","url":"https:\/\/theaterseatcladding.shop\/products\/gutta-percha-metal-clasps-c1890s-czech-binding-catholic-prayer-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}