Russian Holy Gospel from 1881 with magnificent brass hardware on both sides. This auction is for a very well-preserved Russian Orthodox Holy Gospel of the synodal Moscow Typography from 1881 with title page preserved, solid book body, no torn or rubbed pages. The book is used and has a little wax stains that are clearly visible in the photos. The Gospel has four preserved large format engravings by the Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Very good condition and excellent brass hardware with religious scenes. The four Evangelists and the Ascension of Christ are depicted on the obverse. On the reverse side is depicted the Holy Trinity. Large format, brass covers, quite heavy and massive - about 2.2 kg. and dimensions 260x190x50mm/ 10.2x7.5x2 inches. The book has a total of 234 leaves, as the leaves are reserved without any scribblings on them, and the pages have a gilded border on the sides. A great acquisition for collectors and antiquarians - you get what you see in the pictures. Good luck and enjoy your auctions. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.