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Coronation Bible of King George III 1747

30.5 x 11.5 cm (book measurement (inventory)) | RCIN 1048191

Coronation Bible, with prayer book and psalter, used by King George III

Coronation Bible, with prayer book and psalter, used by King George III 1747

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Coronation Bible, with prayer book and psalter, used by King George III

Coronation Bible, with prayer book and psalter, used by King George III 1747

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Description

Book of common prayer bound with Bible and Psalter, with pamphlet and folded leaves.
People involved

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Search the collection House of Hanover

Search the collection Osbaldeston family
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

engraved (incised), pierced

Measurements

30.5 x 11.5 cm (book measurement (inventory))
Groupings
Category
Books
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
books
book: binding
book: binding with velvet
book: binding with red velvet
book: binding with burgundy velvet
book: all edges gilt
book: with furniture
book: with box
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Lattice-work (openwork fret)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Public life
Coronations
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Bible & Holy Scripture
Book of Common Prayer
New Testament
Old Testament
References

Alternative title(s)

Coronation Bible, with prayer book and psalter, used by King George III.

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