[Humphreys, Noel Illus. The Parables of Our Lord

London: Longman & Company, 1847. First edition. First edition. 12mo. Superbly bound in full black impressed morocco binding over beveled boards by Hayday. 31 chromolithographed full-page illustrations, chromo title page, text, borders and initials all by Noel Humphreys. A monumental production of this most notable and sought-after early Victorian landmark in book binding and color production. A fne copy with almost no signs of wear, seldom seen in this condition. (Inventory #: 1267)