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WESTWOOD, JOHN OBADIAH. Fac-Similes of the Miniatures and Ornaments of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts. [London, 1868]. Folio, publisher's gilt-decorated cloth, worn and faded at edges, some staining, spine ends frayed; some marginal wear, scattered soiling and occasional dampstaining, most plates loose. CORRECTED PROOFS FOR THE FIRST EDITION, HEAVILY ANNOTATED BY THE AUTHOR ON BOTH TEXT AND PLATES. Signed by the author on the half-title and stamped "corrected proofs" on the front cover. 39 plates present (of ?), some on proof paper (various sizes) and several partially colored with notes for the printer.