1889 Crowned with Light. A Book of Scripture Texts [etc.] by Castell Brothers

An attractive collection of Christian poetry and religious text set alongside generous chromolithograph illustrations of delicate botanicals and rural scenes. Printed in Bavaria, celebrated site of high quality chromolithograph production. Scarce.

Light abrasion to head and tail, ink inscription to ffep, very light foxing in one or two places. Gap neatly forming on rear panel lower corner, not torn. Generally clean. Folded b/w and full colour chromolithograph pages with illustrated cream stock boards secured with string. Silver details to front titles, edges sprayed silver. Very good overall. Pp. 12. 17.5 x 14.5 cm.