painted glass Secret Book box c.1850's Cathedral spine Rare splendid item Japan Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds

Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of wood engravings

Charles Mordaunt

Fine 16th century wood cut birds-eye view print from the famous monumental work Cosmography with nice hand color

rear cover with small old paper adhesions from once having been affixed into a scrapbook

painted glass Secret Book box c.1850's Cathedral spine Rare splendid item Japan Profusely illustrated throughout with hundredsUntitled Compartment Book Box. (Antique Items, Compartment Books, Book box, Decorative Items, Secret Compartments). Made c. 1840 70 (likely), perhaps France or England. Note the intricate and splendid cathedral spine. A unique, perhaps one of a kind survival. "Book" covers appear to be hand painted glass set within metal framed borders, spine and box compartment. Under the front cover is an early mirror. A remarkable and beautiful object. In 35+ years