Psalms and The New Testament
Copenhagen, circa 1750
 
Beautiful dos-a-dos leather binding with richly gilt spine and covers, all edges gilt, decorative endpapers. 14.25 x 8 cm. Light general wear, else Fine.
 
Contains:
 
Den Forordnede Kirke Psalme-Bog, 1742. 264 pp. +1 blank leaf.
 
And: 
 
Vor Herres og Frelseres Jesu Christi Nye Testamente, 1744. 
357 pp. +3 unnumbered pages +1 blank leaf.
 
With ownership entries by Hans Kasper Mörch, 1746 and JK Mörch and Karen Nilsdotter, 1748.
 
A charming example of one of the more unique bookbinding styles ever devised.