painted glass Secret Book box c.1850's Cathedral spine Rare splendid item Japan Cover has original hand color

Cover has original hand color

On card stock paper

Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of wood engravings

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

painted glass Secret Book box c.1850's Cathedral spine Rare splendid item Japan Cover has original hand colorUntitled 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