Sold at £1500 at Bellmans was a Dutch Bible in what was was described as a contemporary ‘Lady’s Girdle Binding’ of tortoiseshell over vellum with foliate engraved silver fittings and clasps. Secured with a chain, the undated Bible – perhaps late 17th or early18th century? – it is just a little over 5in tall.
The Padeloup binding made for a 1761 edition of works by Ovid, sold at £2600.