Five Book Safes, or "Blooks," 18th Century.

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Five Book Safes, or "Blooks," 18th Century.
Former books in gold-tooled leather bindings, converted to use as book safes, the insides hollowed out for hiding valuables, one folio-format, the other four, octavo and 12mo; two with inserts for coins, mostly French, one with the front cover detached. (5)
Estimate $200-300


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