1882 Clean family pages (Dore) Illustrated Catholic Douay Rheims Bible with clasps

An almost PRISTINE, beautifully (some Gustave Dore) illustrated Roman Catholic antique family Bible with an exquisite decorative cover with intricate artwork and a (gold gilt) cross surrounded by various gold-embossed decorations (scenes from the Bible) and two fully operational metal clasps, each in the shape of a cross plus gold illustrated spine. Beautifully decorated spine. The text of this Bible is the Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway Rheims Bible or D-R Bible), "translated from the Latin Vulgate", with "useful notes, critical, historical , controversial and explanatory ... by the late rev. Geo. Leo Haydock ... by the very Rev. F.C. Husenbeth". With various approbations of American (arch)bishops. The text covers the complete Old and New Testament as well as the books that are often referred to as the Apocrypha. To support the study of this Bible various notes and explanations are added to the text in chapter descriptions and footnotes and a number of additional sections, like an illustrated Catholic Bible Dictionary, Comprehensive History of the Books of the Holy Catholic Bible, colored maps, and various indices and tables.

At the middle of the Bible is a completely unmarked Holy Matrimony page, family pages section, and at the end a section for family portraits.

This Bible is in an EXCELLENT (E) condition. The Bible's binding, spine and cover are in great shape (professionally restored and rebound) and can be used daily. All pages are present, no writings, no tears, very little foxing/coloring. No other kind of damages. The covers and spine shows minor age related scuffs and wear. Claps in good working order. A PRISTINE preserved, "un-used" Bible ready to be used as a family treasure!