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1154
$1,610.00
Revised: 2/5/2009 

Additional Information: The Senate Chamber noted was in Harrisburg, PA. Also many of the plates are fold-outs and are representative of William Penn and the Quakers.

BOOK: THE HOLY EXPERIMENT – PAINTED AND ILLUMINATED BY VIOLET OAKLEY. Limited to 500 copies of which this one is number 32 and signed by the artist. Copyright 1922. The portfolio with illuminated text pages. The book filled with plates detailing the murals located in the Governor’s reception room and Senate chamber. The portfolio includes a list of advanced subscribers, the Prospectus and an addressed envelope with material relating to the subscriber including invitations to the unveiling and request to be included in the subscription list as well as a price sheet and more. The leather cover having gilt lettering and embossed decoration and two gold colored metal clasps. SIZE: 23″ x 15-3/4″. CONDITION: Binding is worn with breaks, the interior pages are clean with strong colors. Generally very good. 9-95309 (1,200-1,800)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009
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