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Bindings. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, Oxford: Printed at the University Press for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1864, all edges gilt, bookplate of W.H. Foster of Spratton Grange to upper pastedown, contemporary brown morocco, blind embossed decorative design to covers incorporating to upper board engraved & raised brass corner bosses, brass cross and brass plaque engraved with the presentation inscription "Presented to W.H. Foster Esqre. M.P. on the occasion of His Marriage by the Congregation of S. Marks, Pensnett, in token of their esteem and in acknowledgement of the kindness and assistance of his Father, W.O. Foster Esqr.", extremities slightly rubbed, large 4to, together with The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, Cambridge: Printed at the University Press, circa 1860s, all edges gilt, morocco presentation label to upper pastedown "Presented to William Henry Foster, Esq., by the Children and Teachers of St. James's Schools, Wollaston, April 9th, 1867, contemporary brown morocco by R. Broomhall of Stourbridge, blind embossed decoration, brass corner pieces and clasp, large 4to, plus three copies of The Holy Bible, Stereotype Edition, London: Printed by George Eyre & Andrew Strahan, 1821, all edges gilt, two inscribed to front blank 'Apley Park 1823 Tapestry Bedroom, W.O. Foster, 1868', near matching contemporary morocco gilt, lightly rubbed, thick 12mo, and other 19th & 20th century Bibles & prayerbooks, 12mo & 8vo (Qty: 22)