For sale, The Parables of Our Lord (Appleton & Co., 1848).  Black covers are heavy and intricate gutta-percha carved (cast?) in deep relief with floral designs, text and figures.  The book has 16 leaves (32 pp) with elaborate illuminations by Henry Noel Humphries; calligraphic text; approximately 4.5" x 6.25"; marbled end pages; gilt page edges.  Gift letter and List of Parables laid in. Pages have light foxing; former owner (Cornelia Beckwith, 1825-1907) in ink on inside of front end pages.  This RARE book is intact but VERY FRAGILE with reglued binding.  It is SOLD AS IS.