1851 Pre-Civil War Comprehensive Illustrated Domestic Family Bible

One of the earliest extensively illustrated Antique Family Bibles published (before the civil war). Well preserved gold embossed leather covers and spine and gold-gilt pages. The brass clasp works fine. Various full page engravings throughout the Bible. As per the title page: " ...The Authorized Version with the various readings and marginal notes usually printed therewith, A General Introduction, containing disquisitions on the genuineness, authenticity, and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; various divisions and marks of distinction in the sacred writings; ancient versions; coins, weights and measures various sects among the Jews; Introductions and Concluding remarks to each book; the Parallel Passages....Philological and Explanatory Notes...A Chronological Index...an Index of Subjects contained in the Old and New Testaments and an index to the notes, introductions and concluding remarks..."

This Bible is in a overall VERY GOOD+ condition. It can be used and opened easily (as a daily reader) as its bindings and the spine/covers have been professionally restored. There is NO writing on any of the pages. There are NO ripped or missing pages. Some age spots on the first pages, but very clean from there on. There is some very slight wear to the edges of the covers and areas on the leather. An Antique Family Bible ready for many generations.