Antique 1814 Large Folio HOLY BIBLE Nice Leather Binding Illustrated

Description: For sale is a RARE! Giant folio size full leather cover antique family HOLY BIBLE in excellent binding condition. The copy features original tolled leather cover with intricate embossed designs and red title band with gilt lettering. The books of apocrypha are placed in between OT and NT. There are numerous full page copper plate engravings throughout the book on laid paper, all of which are the best of their kind in terms of art and spiritual value. See photos for a few examples. It was printed in the year 1814 by a group publisher named Carton Press located in Liverpool, UK. There is no owner’s signature or family record in this Bible. The Copy is very large and heavy and in Folio size which measures 15.5” by 10” for the cover size, roughly 4” thick, weighing about 15 lbs by itself. The Bible is in amazing antique condition. The front and back cover are both full leather and in good shape (common age related sign of rubbing is present. See photos). The binding and leather cover is tight. Both hinges where covers meet the spine are in excellent condition: Very well connected without any loss. See photos. The leather is still supple and flexible. Such an excellent preservation state is rare to find for Bibles of this age. All pages are complete. No loose pages. There are some foxing, yellowing, staining in this copy, but relatively clean and undamaged by water or dampness. Please check all photos for detailed condition. All in all, this is a rare well preserved early 1800s family religious text ready to be added to your antique bible collection. Shipping includes full insurance and careful handling and packaging. Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings (many more antique Christian texts and prints). I gladly combine shipping whenever practical.

Price: 679.15 USD

Location: Townshend, Vermont

End Time: 2024-12-21T19:34:06.000Z

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