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FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS] The Book of Common Prayer ... London: G. & W. Nicol, 1802. Elaborate full red morocco gilt, covers with a broad gilt border, spine in six compartments, all edges gilt, with a fine concealed fore-edge painting of The Disposition from the Cross after Bartholemeo. 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 (23 x 14 cm); unpaginated. Spine somewhat worn, other binding wear, first signature loosening, a rather fine fore-edge; Together with An Essay on the writings and genius of Shakespear... London: Edward and Charles Dilly, 1772. Period full red morocco gilt, covers with a leaf and flower roll, all edges gilt, with a concealed fore-edge painting with a portrait of Shakespeare and views of his birthplace and of Stratford. 8 1/4 x 5 inches (20.5 x 13 cm). Light wear, generally fine. The first work with a laid-in description from Maurice Inman, the noted New York bookseller. C