The Exquisite Bible
Illustrations by Gustave Doré
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The traditional (Antique) Family Bibles
of the second half of the 19th century are illustrated by many (hundreds to
even thousands) of eye-catching and attractive engravings (on wood or steel). French
artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883) was by far the best known
and most successful Bible illustrator of that period and his work is
found in many of the (antique) family Bibles of those days. Doré was born in Strasbourg and his first illustrated story was published at the age of
fifteen as a literary illustrator in Paris. Doré commissions include works by Rabelais, Balzac, Milton and Dante. In
the mid 1880ies Doré was asked to illustrate a new illustrated English Bible.
His English Bible (1866) was a great success. In 1867 Doré had a major exhibition of his work in
London which led to the foundation of the Doré Gallery in New Bond Street.
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During his lifetime he produced hundreds of
quality Bible illustrations from a wide variety of
biblical stories from both the Old Testament (including the Apocrypha)
and the New Testament, which were used in Bibles of many languages in
19th Century Europe and later in the Americas. Most of the
illustrations are identical in the various editions, but some
illustrations are not found in certain language editions, and in other
cases a slightly different illustration is found for the same
biblical passage.
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Many skilful artists produced such artwork for illustrating Biblical
themes but without a doubt, Doré was the most renowned of them.
His
realistic style breathed new life into these real stories.
Centuries of mosaics, frescos, and stone reliefs, with their
precise iconography, along with wood block impressions
(recall the ever present halos on particular subjects) had
caricaturized many Bible stories in the minds of believers.
But his persons and places look real.
Gustave Doré's
work (and artistic license) was criticized by some in his
own day, but these illustrations stand the test of time as
good physical representations of important Biblical events.
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Gustave
Dore's: Abraham meeting with the three angels
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Dore's
illustration of Jesus at Calvary
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A note on the quality of
our Antique Bibles:
We take great pride in the quality
of the Bibles we offer. We cannot replace missing
pages or undo water damage and so on, but we do make
sure that the binding of the pages as well as the
covers is in good (daily) useable condition.
Therefore most Bibles go through a restoration
process where the spines are cleaned of old failing
adhesive and loose pages or broken signatures are
restored/replaced. Old spine leather is reinforced
or replaced and spine reinforcement is applied with
new headbands and the cover hinge is extra
re-enforced. Also the cover leather is cleaned and
treated and if applicable the clasps are cleaned and
restored. This is not just a patch job! This process
brings the strength of the book back to its original
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Below
we will first list our antique (family) Bibles illustrated by
Gustave Doré's engravings, followed by various other
Christian publications of the 19th century using Doré's
work (click on the picture or the book title for more
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(stock number 643A)
ca 1881 Extensively (Gustave Dore) Illustrated Explanatory Family Bible
12.5" x 10" x 4" thick
GOOD (G) to VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
Large and extensively illustrated
Explanatory Family Bible
, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps.
This 'coffee-table (folio) size' and 'loaded' Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Bible Dictionary and Cities of the Bible". Gold gilt pages. The Bible text is
the King James/Authorized Version for the Old and New Testament and
the Apocrypha.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Illustrated Christian
Denominations of the World; History Of The Translation
Into English; Blackwood's Concise Treatise on the Genuineness,
Authenticity, Inspiration , Preservation and Value of the Word of
God; Tables of the Parables, Miracles and Discourses of Jesus
Christ; Indices and tables; and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the Improved Pictorial Dictionary of the
Bible, the Psalms in Metre and Brown's Complete Concordance to the
Holy Sculptures. "With several hundred engravings, maps and plans,
on wood and steel."
There are pages for family
pictures on the back.
Binding is fine but handle with care (we did not restore the binding
of this Bible). Beginning of a crack at the hinge of the spine with
the front cover. Typical wear for its age. Corners are rubbed. No
writings, typical browning of paper, some foxing.........more
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(stock number 641)
1882 Antique Roman Catholic - Douay Rheims - Family Bible, (Dore) illustrations, blank family pages, clasps, Haydock notes
12.5" x 10.5" x 4" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.
A beautiful -
with original unused family record pages - Roman Catholic - Douay
Rheims - antique family Bible with an exquisite decorative cover
which consists of thick leather covered boards embossed and
with intricate artwork, a (gold gilt)
cross and Bible related decorations. Gold gilt pages. Two original,
fully functional clasps. On the spine in gold letter the
text "Holy Bible - Douay & Rheims" and "Rev Geo Leo Haydock's
Notes and References - Illustrated" is written.
Multiple approbations by various American Bishops and Cardinals.
Extensive Haydock notes with the Bible text (like a modern day study
Bible).
To
support the study of this Bible there are a
number of additional sections, like color maps, an historical and chronological index;
Comprehensive history of the Books
of the Holy Catholic Bible; An illustrated and comprehensive
Catholic Bible Dictionary (128 pages); four beautiful full color
engravings showing the Priest and Tabernacle as per the instructions
on the book of Leviticus and MUCH MORE. "The
whole Beautifully Illustrated with Numerous Steel Pales and Other
Appropriate Engravings" and color maps. Multiple full page
Gustave Doré engravings.
At the middle of the Bible is
a completely unmarked Holy Matrimony page, family page section,
and at the end a section for family portraits.
The Bible's binding, spine and cover are professionally restored and
are in an excellent condition and this Bible can easily be used on a
daily basis. All pages are present, no writings, clean pages/paper,
very few toning spots, some occasional small tear. Original -never
used - family records pages. Some minor scuffs and wear to the
leather of the covers.
A beautiful antique Roman Catholic family Bible. ...more
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ca 1883 Ornate (Dore)Illustrated Catholic Family Bible with blank family pages and clasp
12.5" x 10" x 4" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
A very attractive and illustrated
antique Roman Catholic Family Bible with full page engravings
(black and white, many by Gustave Dore as well as some color
chromolithographs and maps) in an VERY GOOD
condition. On the spine in gold letter the
text "Holy Bible" is written in gold letters. On the covers the Bible has gold embossed
decorations - including a cross. Fully operational original clasp. The text of this Bible is the so called Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway
Rheims Bible or D-R Bible), which is an English
translation from the Latin Vulgate (" ... with
Annotations by the Rev. Dr. Challoner").
The text covers the complete Old and New Testament as well as the
books that are often referred to as the Apocrypha (included as part
of the Old Testament).
Including notes and commentaries (by Dr. Challoner) to the Bible text.
Various approbations by American (arch) bishops. Beautiful gold gilt
pages, "with elegant steel plates and other appropriate engravings")
Additionally there is
beautifully illustrated History of
the Holy Catholic Bible, Calmet's illustrated and explanatory Catholic Dictionary of
the Bible and many more tables, indices and so on and so on.
Blank presentation page in the
front. In the middle of the Bible is a completely unmarked family page section.
Pages for family photo's in the back.
The Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis. All pages are present, no writings, some light water damp
staining and aged paper. ORIGINAL family pages. Decorations on every
page! Some scuffs and wear to the leather of the covers.
A beautiful Catholic family Bible.....more
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(stock number 636)
1884 Exclusive Roman Catholic - Douay Rheims - Bible, (Dore) (color) illustrations, blank family pages, silver clasps, Haydock notes
12.5" x 10" x 4.5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.
A very exclusive and attractive -
with original unused family record pages - Roman Catholic - Douay
Rheims - antique family Bible with an exquisite decorative cover
which consists of thick leather covered boards embossed and
with intricate artwork (with scenes of the Bible), a (gold gilt)
cross and Bible related decorations. Gold gilt pages. Original,
fully functional silver (?) clasps. On the spine in gold letter the
text "Holy Bible - Douay & Rheims" and "Rev Geo Leo Haydock's Notes and References - Illustrated" is written. The text of this Bible is the so called Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway
Rheims Bible or D-R Bible). The text covers the complete Old and New Testament as
well as the books that are often referred to as the Apocrypha.
Includes Approbations by various American Bishops and Cardinals.
Extensive Haydock notes with the Bible text.
To
support the study of this Bible there are a
number of additional sections, like color maps, an historical and chronological index;
Comprehensive history of the Books
of the Holy Catholic Bible; An illustrated and comprehensive
Catholic Bible Dictionary; Parables of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ; and MUCH MORE. "The
whole Beautifully Illustrated with Numerous Steel Pales and Other
Appropriate Engravings" and color maps. Multiple full page
Gustave Doré engravings.
Presentation page in the front. At the middle of the Bible is
a completely unmarked Holy Bonds of Matrimony page, family page section,
and at the end a section for family portraits.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid condition and this
Bible can easily be used on a daily basis (with care as always). All
pages are present, no writings, clean pages/paper, very few toning
spots. Original (one page restored) family pages. Some minor scuffs
and wear to the leather of the covers.
A very attractive Roman Catholic family Bible.......more
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1884 (Dore) Illustrated Antique Holy Family Bible with Parallel New Testament and blank family pages
12" x 10" x 4" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
An exquisitely illustrated and loaded
1884 Victorian BIBLE; Embossed Leather covers Illustrated: 2 color
maps, 4 photo pages with color, 16 full pages in color, 44 gorgeous
full page engravings black & white, Apocrypha, Concordance, Psalms
in Metre and so much more history to enjoy. This Bible has many
Valuable Tables and Charts, Alphabetical Table of the Proper Names,
Apocrypha, Concordance, History of the translations of the Bible,
History of All the Books of the Bible, History on all Religious
Denominations of the world and Complete and Practical Household
Dictionary with over 200 Illustrations and maps.
Pictorial
Family Bible, including
numerous full page (Gustave Dore) engravings and some chromolithographs (color engravings).
This Bible presents the complete King James Version for the Old
Testament and Apocrypha and both the KJV and Revised Version for the New Testament. This beautiful Family Bible has gold
decorated embossed leather covers (with scenes of the Bible) and
spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible".
Filled out presentation page in the
front. Between the Old and New
Testament are blank Holy Matrimony page and blank
pages for recording births, deaths and marriages. Pages for photo's
in the back.
Gorgeous Antique Bible to display!
The outer covers have engravings stamped in 22k gold. The original
hinges hold together nice and tightly. The covers are in great
condition although there is some dryness to the leather it is still
in great shape and will last for many more generations to come. The
pages are in EXCELLENT condition throughout with no signs of dryness
to them. All of the family pages are unmarked with exception to the
presented to page.
A beautiful Antique Family Bible...more
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(stock number 626A)
1884 Gorgeous Roman Catholic - Douay Rheims - Bible, (Dore) (color) illustrations, blank family pages, Haydock notes
12.5" x 10" x over 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.
A gorgeous and very attractive - with
unused family record pages - Roman Catholic - Douay Rheims - antique family Bible
with an exquisite decorative cover which consists of thick leather covered boards embossed and
with intricate
artwork (with scenes of the Bible), a (gold gilt) cross and Bible related decorations. Gold gilt
pages. On the spine in
gold letter the text "Holy Bible - Douay & Rheims" and
"Rev Geo Leo Haydock's Notes and References - Illustrated" is written. The text of this Bible is the so called Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway
Rheims Bible or D-R Bible), which is an English
translation from the Latin Vulgate ("... diligently compared with the
Hebrew, Greek and Other Editions in Divers Languages ... with
useful notes, critical, historical, controversial and explanatory
... by the late Rev. Geo. Leo Haydock ... the Very Rev. F.C.
Husenbeth...". The text covers the complete Old and New Testament as
well as the books that are often referred to as the Apocrypha.
Includes Approbations by various American Bishops and Cardinals.
Extensive Haydock notes with the Bible text.
To
support the study of this Bible there are a
number of additional sections, like an historical and chronological index;
Comprehensive history of the Books
of the Holy Catholic Bible; Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother
of Christ; An illustrated and comprehensive Catholic Bible
Dictionary; Parables of our Lord Jesus Christ, Scripture
Illustrations; the Life of St. Paul, and MUCH MORE. "The
whole Beautifully Illustrated with Numerous Steel Pales and Other
Appropriate Engravings" and color maps. Multiple full page
Gustave Doré engravings. And,
the beautiful color illustrated "The Stations of the Holy Way of the
Cross".
At the middle of the Bible is
a completely unmarked Holy Bonds of Matrimony page, family page section,
and at the end a section for family portraits.
The Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid condition and
this Bible can easily be used on a daily basis (with care as
always). All pages are present, no writings, clean pages/paper, very
few toning spots. Restored family pages.
Some minor scuffs and wear to the leather
of the covers.
A very COMPREHENSIVE Roman Catholic family Bible........more
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(stock number 640)
1884 Gorgeous Antique Roman Catholic Family Bible, (Dore) (color) illustrations, blank family pages, Haydock notes
12.5" x 10.5" x 4.5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.
An absolutely gorgeous -
including original unused family record pages - Roman Catholic - Douay
Rheims - antique family Bible with xquisite decorative covers of thick leather covered boards
gold embossed and
with intricate artwork, a (gold gilt)
cross (showing the stations of the cross) and Bible related decorations. Gold gilt pages. On the spine in gold letter the
text "Holy Bible - Douay & Rheims" and "Rev Geo Leo Haydock's Notes and References - Illustrated" is written. The text of this Bible is the Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway
Rheims Bible or D-R Bible), which is an English
translation from the Latin Vulgate ("... diligently compared with the
Hebrew, Greek and Other Editions in Divers Languages ... with
useful notes, critical, historical, controversial and explanatory
... by the late Rev. Geo. Leo Haydock ... the Very Rev. F.C.
Husenbeth..."). The text covers the complete Old and New Testament as
well as the books that are often referred to as the Apocrypha
(included in the Old Testament).
Multiple approbations by various American Bishops and Cardinals.
Extensive Haydock notes with the Bible text (like a modern day study
Bible).
To
support the study of this Bible there are a
number of additional sections, like color maps, an historical and chronological index;
Portraits of supreme pontiffs, archbishops and bishops; Comprehensive history of the Books
of the Holy Catholic Bible; An illustrated and comprehensive
Catholic Bible Dictionary (128 pages); Parables of our Lord Jesus Christ
(in color illustrations),
Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ; and the
absolutely beautiful - color illustrated - Stations of the Cross; and MUCH MORE. "The
whole Beautifully Illustrated with Numerous Steel Pales and Other
Appropriate Engravings" and color maps. Multiple full page
Gustave Doré engravings.
At the middle of the Bible is
a completely unmarked Holy Bonds of Matrimony page, family page section,
and at the end a section for family portraits.
The Bible's binding, spine and cover are professionally restored and
are in an excellent condition and this Bible can easily be used on a
daily basis. All pages are present, no writings, clean pages/paper,
very few toning spots, some occasional small tear. Original - never
used - family records pages. Some minor scuffs and wear to the
leather of the covers.
An AMAZING (color) Roman Catholic family Bible....more
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1885 Massive (Gustave Dore) Illustrated Parallel Bible, with clean family pages and color lithographs
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
Massive and extensively illustrated Holy Bible
in Parallel Presentation, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings (3 different galleries) , chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps.
This 'coffee-table (folio) size' and 'loaded' Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New Versions
in Parallel Columns ... 2000 illustrations". Gold gilt pages. The Bible text is
BOTH
the King James AND the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old and New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: History Of The Translation
Of The English Bible, History Of The Religious Denominations Of The
Word both Ancient and Modern,
Chronological Valuable Tables Including: History Prophecy,
Life & Teaching Of Our Lord, Early Church, Scriptural Emblems,
Characteristics Of The Old & New Testaments, Animal And Mineral
Kingdoms, Measures , Weights, Coins, Tabular Arrangement Of The Old
Testament Tables; Probable Authors & The Time Of The Writings;
Authorship & Dates Of Poetical Books; Chronological Order Of The
Prophetical Books; Table Showing Which of The Patriarchs Were
Contemporary With Each Other; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables; and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the parables of Jesus with beautiful color
lithographs and an illustrated Bible Dictionary and a Cruden's
Concordance!
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
This Bible is in a VERY GOOD and USABLE condition. Original
soft calf leather. Deeply tooled raised banded spine. Embellished in
.22 or .24 kt gold. Page 1035 Of Matthew is chipped and has loss
of text of the last 5 lines. Same goes for the same text on the
revised page. Some edge wear on early and last pages. Typical wear
for its age. Corners are rubbed. Original family pages unmarked (one
page restored), with the marriage certificate engraved.
very beautiful, magnificent is size and scope. Divine in Steel,
chromolithographic, illuminated, & wood plates.....more
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(stock number 602)
1885 Elaborately Illustrated Reference Family Bible, full-page (Dore) engravings, blank family pages
12" x 10" x 4.5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
An elaborately and extensively illustrated
Pictorial edition of a Reference Family Holy Bible of 1885 by A.J.
Holman, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and
color maps.
Gold gilt pages. This large,
loaded and nicely preserved Family Bible has intricate gold-embedded
decorated covers and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible -
with Revised New Testament - Bible Dictionary and Cities of the
Bible - 2000 illustrations". The Bible text is
the King James for the Old and New Testament and the Apocrypha, and
also the Revised Version of the New Testament presented in parallel
columns.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: the Apocrypha; Complete History of
Each Book of the Bible; Biblical Scenery; Manners and Customs; Cities
of the Bible with Descriptive Scenes
and Events; Jewish and Egyptian Antiquities; Natural History;
History of Jewish Worship; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables;
and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: an illustrated Comprehensive Bible Dictionary and a
Cruden's Concordance! "Nearly Two Thousand Illustrative
Engravings on Steel, Wood and
in Colors." There is also a large fold-out map of area around
Jerusalem
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
This Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis (as always handle with care!).
No writings, complete Bible. Clean pages. Typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Restored family pages, with the marriage certificate engraved.
A antique family heirloom
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1886 Excellent (Dore) Illustrated Parallel Column Family Bible, with blank family pages, color engravings and silver claps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
EXCELLENT (E) condition.
In pristine - excellent condition and extensively illustrated
Parallel-Column edition of a Family Holy Bible, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings (different galleries) , chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps.
This 'coffee-table (folio) size' and pristine (like new) Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New Versions
in Parallel Columns - 2000 illustrations". Gold gilt pages and two fully functional
silver (?) clasps. The Bible text is
BOTH
the King James AND the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old and New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Complete History of all
the Books of the Bible; Cities and Towns of the Bible; Biblical
Scenery; Manners and Customs of the Ancients; History of the
Translations; the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple; Bible Stories for
the Young; Scenes in the
Life of Christ and the Life of Paul; Bible Text Events illustrated; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables;
and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the parables of Jesus with beautiful color
lithographs and an illustrated Bible Dictionary and a Cruden's
Concordance!
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Very limited wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Original family pages, with the marriage certificate engraved.
A PRISTINE antique Family Bible!....more
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(stock number 606)
1886 Holman (Dore) Illustrated Parallel Column Family Bible, unmarked family pages, silver clasp
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.
An extensively illustrated and
loaded clasped edition of the Holy Bible, including full page Gustave Dore engravings and numerous chromolithographs
(color engravings). This large and 'loaded' Family Bible has
gold-embedded decorated covers and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "Bible Dictionary and Cities
of the Bible". Gold gilt pages
and a fully functional, original, silver? clasp. The Bible text is
both the King James Version and the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old Testament AND the New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
There are extensive other resources included, like: color maps; Psalms in Metre;
Biographical Sketches of Translators and Reformers; Gallery of
Scripture Illustrations; Historical Illustrations of Bible text;
Views from Photographs of Recent Surveys in the Holy Land; Biblical
Antiquities; The Books of the Holy Bible,
Biographical and Historical;
Cities and Towns of the Bible, with descriptive Scenes and Events;
Parables of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (unfolded and
illustrated); Lives of the Holy Apostles and Evangelists; Four
Thousand Questions and Answers on the Old and New Testaments; Dr. W.M.
Smith's Dictionary (illustrated); Indices and tables and so on....
Between the Old and New
Testament are the original blank Holy Matrimony page and blank pages
for recording births, deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, is in a VERY GOOD condition and this Bible can easily be used and opened on a daily basis
(handle with care as always with these big Bibles). All pages are present, no writings, some
light water damp staining/toning spots and aged paper. Restored
blank family pages. The covers
and spine show some minor scuffs and some wear.
A nice original Holman Family Bible.....more
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1886 Elaborate (Gustave Dore) Illustrated Parallel Bible, with blank family pages and color engravings
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
Elaborately illustrated and
comprehensive Family Holy Bible
in Parallel Presentation, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings (different galleries) , chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps.
This 'coffee-table (folio) size' and 'loaded' Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New Versions
in Parallel Columns". Gold gilt pages. The Bible text is
BOTH
the King James AND the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old and New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Complete History of all
the Books of the Bible; Cities and Towns of the Bible; Biblical
Scenery; Manners and Customs of the Ancients; History of the
Translations; the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple; Scenes in the
Life of Christ and the Life of Paul; Bible Text Events illustrated; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables; and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the parables of Jesus with beautiful color
lithographs and an illustrated Bible Dictionary and a Cruden's
Concordance! "2000 Scripture Illustrations on Steel, Wood and in
Colors."
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis. Original
soft calf leather. Deeply tooled raised banded spine. Embellished in
.22 or .24 kt gold. Typical wear for its age. Corners are rubbed.
Restored family pages, with the marriage certificate engraved. Very
beautiful, magnificent is size and scope.
A gorgeous antique Bible!
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(stock number 610)
1886 Loaded (Dore) Illustrated Parallel Column Family Bible, unmarked family pages, original clasps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.
A loaded clasped parallel column edition of the Holy Bible, including
full page Gustave Dore engravings and numerous chromolithographs
(color engravings). This large and 'loaded' Family Bible has
gold-embedded decorated covers (not on the front cover) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New Versions in
Parallel Columns - 2000 illustrations". Gold gilt pages
and two fully functional, original, clasps. The Bible text is
both the King James Version and the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old Testament AND the New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
There are extensive other resources included, like: color maps; Psalms in Metre;
Complete History of the Books of the Bible, beautifully illustrated;
Cities and Towns of the Bible, with descriptive Scenes and Events;
Biblical Scenery; Manners and Customs of the Ancients; History of
the Translation of the Bible; the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple;
Scenes in the Life of Christ and the Life of st. Paul; Bible Text
Events Illustrated; Dore Gallery of Scripture Illustrations; Dr. W.M.
Smith's Dictionary (illustrated); Indices and tables and so on....
and The Parables of our Lord and Saviour handsomely illustrated,
"2000 Scripture Illustrations on Steel, Wood and in Colors."
In the front is a blank
presentation page. Between the Old and New
Testament are the original blank Holy Matrimony page and blank pages
for recording births, deaths and marriages. Pages for family
pictures at the end.
The
Bible's binding, is in an EXCELLENT (restored) condition and this Bible can easily be used and opened on a daily basis
. No writings, some
light water damp staining/toning spots and aged paper. Restored
blank family pages. The covers
and spine show some minor scuffs and some wear. The gold on the front cover has
disappeared over the years.
A clean, solid and fascinating Family Bible.....more
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1886 Very Loaded Pictorial Parallel-Column Edition Bible, full-page (Dore) (color) engravings and unused family pages
12" x 10" x 5.5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.
A very thick and loaded, extensively illustrated
Pictorial Parallel-Column edition of a Family Holy Family Bible, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and
color maps.
Gold gilt pages. This large,
loaded and well preserved Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New
Versions in Parallel Columns - 2000 illustrations". The Bible text is
both the King James and the Revised Version for the Old and New Testament presented in parallel
columns.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Apocrypha; Psalms in Metre; History of the
Translations of the Bible; color maps;
Complete History of All Books of the Bible, beautiluffly illustrated; 100,000
marginal references and readings; Cities and Towns of the Bible; Manners and
Customs of the Ancients; the Tabernacles and Solomon's Temple;
Scenes in the Life of Christ and the Life of St. Paul; Bible Text
events illustrated, a Dore Gallery of
Scripture Illustrations, and much more, including a Cruden's concordance; Dr.
W.M. Smith's Bible Dictionary and the Parables of Jesus in
beautiful color illustrations. "The whole embellished with 2000
Scripture Illustrations on Steel, Wood and in Colors."
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Clean pages, very nice. Minor typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Restored family pages, with original engraved marriage certificate
and presentation page.......more
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1882 Exquisite Victorian Illustrated Parallel Family Bible with blank family pages
12.5" x 10.5" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
A well preserved and exquisitely illustrated and loaded
Victorian Pronouncing Parallel Columns edition of the Holy Bible, including
numerous full page (Gustave Dore) engravings and chromolithographs (color engravings)
and maps. This Bible presents both the King James and the 1881
Revised Version for the Old and New Testament in parallel columns.
This beautiful Family Bible has gold decorated embossed leather
covers and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Pronouncing Parallel Bible", "Bible Dictionary and Cities of the
Bible"
and "2000 illustrations".
Additionally
there are extensive other resources included, like: Apocrypha,
color maps, Psalms in Metre; History of Each Book of the Bible;
Cities of the Bible; Biblical Scenery; Life of Christ; Lives of the
Apostles and Evangelists; Comprehensive Dictionary of the Holy Bible; Concordance;
History of Herod; History of Denominations and so on.... "Magnificent Illustrative Engravings on Steel Wood and in Colors"
Blank presentation page in the
front. Between the Old and New
Testament are blank Holy Matrimony page and blank
pages for recording births, deaths and marriages. Pages for photo's
in the back.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in an solid shape and this Bible can be used on a daily basis
(as always handle with care!). All pages are present, no writings,
some very minor tears,
some age related coloring and light foxing. Restored family pages. The covers and
spine show minor scuffs and some wear, somewhat rough corners on the
covers, bottom section of original spine is missing. Back cover has
lost some of the gold plating. A Massive Victorian Family Bible. ...more
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1880ies EXCELLENT (Dore) Illustrated Parallel Column Family Bible, unmarked family pages, clasps
12" x 10" x 4.5" thick
EXCELLENT (E) condition.
In a PRISTINE to EXCELLENT and DAILY USABLE
condition: an extensively illustrated and loaded clasped edition of the Holy Bible, including
full page Gustave
Dore engravings and numerous chromolithographs (color engravings).
This large and 'loaded' Family Bible has gold-embedded decorated covers (showing
scenes of the Bible) and (restored) spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Holy Bible - References" and "The Old and New Versions
of the New Testament". Gold gilt pages
and 2 fully functional, original clasps. The Bible text is
the King James Version for the Old Testament AND both the King James
and the Revised Version (of 1881) for the New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally
there are extensive other resources included, like: color maps;
Apocrypha; Psalms in Metre; Complete History of the Books of the Holy Bible,
Beautifully Illustrated;
Cities and Towns of the Bible, with descriptive Scenes and Events;
Biblical Scenery; Manners and Customs of the Ancients; History of the Translation of the Bible;
The Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple; Scenes in the Life of Christ
and the Life of St. Paul; Parables of our Lord (color illustrated);
a CRUDEN's Concordance; Bible Text Events Illustrated; Dr. W.M. Smith's Dictionary (illustrated);
Indices and tables and so on.... Various Gustave Dore galleries of
full page engravings and "Over 2500 Fine Scripture Illustrations on Steel,
Wood and in colors"
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
original blank
Holy Matrimony page and blank pages for recording births, deaths and
marriages. Pages for pictures in the back.
The
Bible's binding, is in EXCELLENT (professional
restored) condition and this Bible can easily be used and opened on a daily basis
(there are no crack or breaks on the hinges or covers or anywhere -
the binding is better than it ever was!). All pages are present, no writings, some
light water damp staining/toning spots and aged paper. Restored
blank family pages. The covers
and spine show some minor scuffs and some wear.......more
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1890 Beautiful Pictorial Self-Pronouncing Parallel Bible, full-page (Dore) engravings, blank family pages
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E)condition.
In VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT and DAILY USABLE condition, an extensively illustrated
Pictorial Self-Pronouncing edition of a Family Holy Parallel Bible, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and
color maps.
Gold gilt pages. This large,
loaded and VERY well preserved Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"The Parallel Bible" and "Bible Dictionary and Cities
of the Bible". The Bible text is
both the King James and the Revised Version for the Old and New Testament presented in parallel
columns.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: History of the English
Translations of the Bible; color maps; Animated Nature as found in
Bible times and lands; Patriarchs, Priests, Prophets and Kings
illustrated; Comprehensive and Illustrated History of the Books of
the Old and New Testaments; Religious Denominations; Science and
Revelation; Scripture Difficulties; Recent Surveys of the Holy Land;
Smith's Self-Pronouncing Dictionary of the Bible; Bible Stories for
Young People and much more, including a concordance; Hofmann's
gallery of New Testament Illustrations and the Parables of Jesus in
beautiful color illustrations.
There is a blank presentation page
in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the blank Holy
Matrimony page and pages for recording births, deaths and marriages.
This Bible is in a VERY GOOD to
EXCELLENT and
DAILY USABLE condition. The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Clean pages. Only minor typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Original family pages, with engraved marriage certificate.....more
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1890 PRISTINE (Dore) Illustrated Pronouncing Parallel Bible, with blank family pages, color engravings and claps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
EXCELLENT (E) condition.
In PRISTINE and 'as new'
condition: a beautifully and extensively illustrated and
comprehensive Pronouncing edition of a Family Holy Bible
in Parallel Column Presentation, including
numerous full page Gustave Dore engravings (different galleries) ,
chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps. This 'loaded' Family Bible has
elaborate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Pronouncing Parallel Bible" and "Bible Dictionary
and Cities of the Bible - 2500 illustrations". Gold gilt pages and two fully functional
original clasps. The Bible text is
BOTH
the King James AND the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old and New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: the Apocrypha; Comprehensive and
Illustrated History of all
the Books of the Bible; Cities of the Bible; Summary of Biblical
Antiquities; History of the English
Translations; Biographical Sketches of Translators and Reformers;
Scripture Difficulties; A New Self-Pronouncing Dictionary of the
Bible; the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple; Bible Stories for Young
People; Scenes in the
Life of Christ; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables;
Hofmann Gallery of New Testament Illustrations; and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the parables of Jesus with beautiful color
lithographs and a
Concordance!
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are holding fine and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis (with care as always).
No writings, complete Bible. VERY CLEAN, little wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Original family pages, with the marriage certificate engraved.
A precious 'As New' Family Bible!...more
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1892 Beautifully (Dore) Illustrated Parallel Self-Pronouncing Bible, with blank family pages, color engravings and claps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
Beautifully and extensively illustrated and
comprehensive Self-Pronouncing edition of a Family Holy Bible
in Parallel Presentation, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings (different galleries) , chromolithographs (color engravings) and color maps.
This 'coffee-table (folio) size' and 'loaded' Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Pronouncing Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New Versions
in Parallel Columns". Gold gilt pages and two fully functional
clasps. The Bible text is
BOTH
the King James AND the Revised Version (of 1881) for the Old and New
Testament presented in parallel columns to allow for easier
comparison.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Comprehensive and
Critical History of all
the Books of the Bible; Stories of Old Testament Heroes; Biblical
Scenery; Manners and Customs of the Ancients; Proverbs of Solomon; History of the
Translations; the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple; Bible Stories for
the Young; Scenes in the
Life of Christ and the Life of Paul; Bible Text Events illustrated; Psalms In Metre; Indices and tables;
Hofmann Gallery of New Testament Illustrations; and so on
(see pictures).... ALSO: the parables of Jesus with beautiful color
lithographs and an illustrated Bible Dictionary and a Cruden's
Concordance!
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Original family pages, with the marriage certificate engraved.
A precious antique Family Bible!....more
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1892 Elaborate Pictorial Self-Pronouncing Parallel Bible, full-page (Dore) engravings, blank family pages, clasps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
VERY GOOD (VG) condition.
an extensively illustrated Pictorial
Self-Pronouncing edition of a Family Holy Parallel Bible, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and
color maps.
Gold gilt pages and fully functional clasps. This large,
loaded and well preserved Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Pronouncing Parallel Bible" and "The Old and New
Versions in Parallel Columns - 2000 illustrations". The Bible text is
both the King James and the Revised Version for the Old and New Testament presented in parallel
columns.
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Apocrypha; Psalms in Metre; History of the
Translations of the Bible; color maps;
History of All Books of the Bible, beautiluffly illustrated; 100,000
marginal references; Cities and Towns of the Bible; Manners and
Customs of the Ancients; the Tabernacles and Solomon's Temple;
Scenes in the Life of Christ and the Life of St. Paul; a Gallery of
Scripture Illustrations, and much more, including a Cruden's concordance; Dr.
W.M. Smith's Bible Dictionary and the Parables of Jesus in
beautiful color illustrations. "The whole embellished with 2000
Scripture Illustrations on Steel, Wood and in Colors."
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Clean pages, some rough paper edges in
the front of the Bible. Minor typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Restrored family pages, with engraved marriage certificate......more
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1892 Bulging (Dore) Illustrated Pronouncing Parallel Bible, blank family pages
12.5" x 10.5" x 5"
VERY GOOD (VG) condition
A bulging, extensively illustrated Pronouncing Edition,
Parallel Holy Bible, including
full page Gustave
Dore engravings and chromolithographs.
This massive Bible has decorated covers and spine, all with the text
"Holy Bible" and "Pronouncing Parallel Bible" and
gold gilt pages. The text of this Bible is both the King James
Authorized Version and the Revised Version presented in parallel
columns. Additionally there are a large number of
additional 'tools', like
the History of Religious Denominations; Scripture
Difficulties; Chronological and
Valuable Tables; Color Maps; History of the Books
of the Holy Bible; Biographical Sketches of Translators and
Reformers; Biblical Antiquities; Gallery of Scripture Illustrations;
Parables of Our Lord;
Psalms in Metre; Self-Pronouncing Dictionary of the
Bible; The Hofmann Gallery of Original New Testament Illustrations and much, much more. The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in an excellent (professionally
restored) shape and this Bible can easily be used on a daily basis. All pages are present, no writings, no tears,
some paper coloring. Restored family pages. The covers and
spine show scuffs and some wear and lost most of the gold
decorations, some rough corners on the
covers. A bulging and solid antique family Bible.
Between the Old and New
Testament are the blank Holy Matrimony page and blank pages for
recording births, deaths and marriages. At the end are pages for
family portraits.
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1894 Altemus Edition Antique Family Bible, clean family pages
12" x 10" x 2.25"
VERY GOOD (VG) condition
A Gustave Dore illustrated
antique family Bible of 1894 published by Henry Altemus.
This Holy Bible has cloth covers and is in sound condition. The text of this Bible is the King James
Authorized Version. Additionally there are
some additional study aids, like maps, Life of Our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ; various tables and an index. The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in an excellent (professionally
restored) shape and this Bible can easily be used on a daily basis.
All pages are present, no writings, no tears, some browning of the
paper and some occasional foxing spots. Original family pages. No other kind of damages. The covers and
spine show minor scuffs and some wear. An attractive and very
affordable Family Bible!
Between the Old and New
Testament are an un-used Holy Matrimony page and blank pages for
recording births, deaths and marriages.
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1895 Exquisite Self-Pronouncing Edition Combination Bible, full-page (Dore) (color) engravings, unused family pages, clasps
12" x 10" x 5" thick
EXCELLENT (E) condition.
An exquisite and pristine ('as
new'), extensively illustrated
Pictorial Self-Pronouning edition of a Combination Family Bible, including
numerous full page Gustave
Dore engravings, chromolithographs (color engravings) and
color maps.
Gold gilt pages and original fully functional clasps. This large,
loaded and well preserved Family Bible has
intricate gold-embedded decorated covers (depicting scenes of the Bible) and spine, all with the gold-letter text "Holy Bible",
"Self-Pronouncing Holy Bible" and "Combination
Edition - 2000 illustrations".
Additionally there are
extensive other resources included, like: Psalms in Metre; Natural
History of the Bible; Story of the Old Testament heroes; History of the
Translations of the Bible; color maps; History of All Books of the Bible, beautiluffly illustrated;
History of the Religious Denominations; The Israelitisch Tabernacle;
the Tabernacle in the wilderness; Temples of Solomon and Herod; Cities and Towns of the Bible;
Bible Stories for the Young; Four thousand questions and
answers; a Dore Gallery of
Scripture Illustrations, and much more, including a concordance; Dr.
W.M. Smith's Bible Dictionary, Hofmann's gallery of New Testament
illustrations and the Parables of Jesus in beautiful color
illustrations.
There is a blank presentation
page in the front. Between the Old and New Testament are the
blank
Holy Matrimony page and pages for recording births,
deaths and marriages.
The
Bible's binding, spine and cover are in a solid, professionally
restored condition and this Bible can easily be used on a daily
basis.
No writings, complete Bible. Beautiful, clean pages, very nice.
Very minor typical wear for its age. Corners are
somewhat rubbed.
Restored family pages.
A pristine Family Bible!...more
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Other Christian
Works illustrated by Doré
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1879, the Doré Bible Gallery, 1st edition
10" x 12"
VERY GOOD (VG) condition. From the title page: "the Doré Bible Gallery, containing one hundred superb illustrations, and a page of explanatory letter-press facing each, illustrated by Gustave Doré. " Contains the long Dore memoir/biography. Very Good - Excellent condition. This amazing gallery of the works of Gustave Dore shows mild wear on the outside but the inside is spectacular. All of the prints are amazing and present. The book really has no major issues other then the lower spine problem it is in top very fine condition and very rare. A rare first American edition.. ...more
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1883
Bible Scenes and Stories
12" x 10" sized, 176 pages.
VERY GOOD (VG) condition. Bible Scenes and Stories for Young
People, by F. McCready Harris, illustrated by Gustave Doré. An amazing gallery of the
works of Gustave Doré. Book shows only mild wear but
all of the prints are amazing and present. The book really has no
major issues and is sure to be a top addition to your collection.
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1887
The Beautiful Story, 1st edition
12" x 10" sized, 560 pages.
VERY GOOD (VG) condition. The Beautiful Story, first
edition, "Stories from the Bible, Golden Gems of Thought" by
J.W. Buell. Color Plates with Doré & Bidda Steels, with more than
1300 illustrations. ...more
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1890,
The Life of Christ, rare exquisite illustrations
10" x 12", 530 pages
VERY GOOD (VG) condition. Rather unique double page full
color plates! From the title page: "The sweet story of Jesus,
the Life of Christ, by Frederic W. Farrar, D.D., F.R.S., Late fellow
of Trinity College; Arch-deacon and Canon of Westminster and Chaplain
to the Queen, 'Tell me the Story of Jesus' and other appropriate hymns
with music, illustrated with a large number of Magnificent Full-Page Engravings,
designed by Holman Hunt, Gustave Doré, Alexander Bida, Pronckhorst, and
other World-renowned Artists, also Reproductions of World-Famous
Paintings by Raphael, Rubens, west and other Master painters."
63 beautiful illustrations (many chromolithographs). Included is the Hymn, "TELL ME THE STORY OF JESUS" and other appropriate Hymns with music. Published in 1890, this book is
a VERY GOOD CONDITION! The hinges are reinforced with bookbinding tape on both hinges. Three quarters of the book has neat, clean text and pages with no markings. The last 100 pages has a couple of pages, not every one, where pen underlining for one word or sentence have been highlighted. It is neatly done, however, a mild blemish that must be disclosed. Otherwise, the illustrations, text and overall appearance is very nice.
A most touching narrative of the life of the "Greatest Man Who Ever Lived." ...more
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Bibles we use the following definitions for
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EXCELLENT - not used very often, as this denotes a very,
very good book - in "as new" condition.
* VERY GOOD -
no major faults but it is not perfect.
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The King James Bible
As
the sun began to set on the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), within
Parliament a draft is drawn up under an Act of Parliament for the sole
purpose of a new version of the Bible: "An
act for the reducing of diversities of bibles now extant in the English
tongue to one settled vulgar translated from the original."
The resulting (Authorized) King James Version is an English
translation of the Bible from the original languages (Hebrew and Greek)
begun in 1604 and first published in 1611 by the Church of England. No book has had greater
influence on the English language or on the English character. For the
next three hundred years the majority of English men and women heard it
read aloud Sunday after Sunday and, until within living memory, a very
large proportion of people read the Bible with steady, life-long
devotion in their own homes. And this great quality was carried to
America, where its influence has hardly been less. All antique family
Bibles published before 1881 are exclusive in the Authorized or King
James translation.
The Revised Version The Revised Version (or English Revised Version) of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version of 1611. The New Testament was published in 1881, the Old Testament in 1885, and the Apocrypha in 1894. The stated aim of the RV's translators was "to adapt
the King James' version to the present state of the English language without changing the idiom and vocabulary," and "to adapt it to the present standard of Biblical scholarship." Further, it was to be "the best version possible in the nineteenth century, as King James' version was the best which could be made in the seventeenth century." To those ends, the Greek text used to translate the New Testament was believed by some to be of higher reliability than the Textus Receptus used for the
KJV. At the time of the RV's publication, the nearly 300-year old King James Version was still the only viable English Bible in Victorian England. The RV, therefore, is regarded as the forerunner of the entire modern translation tradition. Other important enhancements introduced in the RV include arrangement of the text into paragraphs, printing Old Testament poetry in indented poetic lines (rather than as prose), and the inclusion of marginal notes to alert the reader to variations in wording in ancient manuscripts. What
determines the price of an antique Bible?
Generally, the factors that
most effect a Bible’s price are:
- Age… a 1573 printing costs more than a 1673
printing.
- Size… a 12 to 17 inch tall “pulpit
folio” costs more than a smaller Bible.
- Extra Features… Uniqueness (first
edition), Psalter-Hymnals,
Almanac-Calendars, Apocrypha, Maps, Concordances,
Illustrations, decorative red ruling, etc.
- Another
thing that detracts from the monetary value of a family
Bible is the handwritten genealogical information that
they usually contain. Unless you're from a very famous
family, or there is an individual in your family who is
famous, this handwritten information reduces a Bible's
value to a collector.
To a lesser extent, the
elaborateness of the binding will effect the price, though
the age of the binding usually has only a minimal effect, if
any, on the price. Most readers/collectors will actually
prefer a strong, fresh, new leather binding, to the worn and
somewhat less attractive ancient bindings… though some do
prefer the quaint, simple, somewhat distressed look of the
older bindings.
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