Edward Burne-Jones - vellum paintings

[Book of Psalms]

"This book was painted by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bt., and given to his friend, H. M. Gaskell."

10.5 x 7"

[The Apocrypha]

"This book was painted for H. M. Gaskell by her friend Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bt."

both vellum binding illuminated in gouache and gold paint.

10.5 x 7"

Wisdom presenting Solomon with a book of knowledge and the mirror of revelation.

These were painted by BJ for his close friends usually on vellum.