1885 Large Antique Victorian Bible, Metal Clasp, Rare on eBay, also, American, Books Manuscripts, Antiques (end time 21-Jul-08 02:01:14 BST)

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1885 Large Antique Victorian Bible, Metal Clasp, Rare

Spine

Front Edge

Back Cover Front Edge

Front Cover Back Edge

Cover Detail

Rear Cover

Gustave Dore Gallery

NickelPlated Brass Clasp

Gustave Dore Gallaery

Gustave Dore Gallery

Marriage Certificate

Memorandum

Births Page

Headband

New Testament Title Page

Front Cover

This auction is for a fine example of an Antique Victorian Bible. The leather boards are deeply sculpted, skillfully tooled and lavishly gilded in gold. The page edges of this magnificent Bible are edged in gold as well.
The Binding is solid and the hinges are intact without the slightest cracking, very unusual for a Bible of this age. Please inspect photos closely. There is no rubbing or wear on the edges and corners. This is a very usable 123 year old Bible.
The very desirable nickel plated brass clasp is in perfect working order.
As stated it is quite large at 13" tall by 11" wide and 4" deep. It weighs a hefty 12 3/4# . If you want an impressive display Bible, this beautiful Victorian Family Bible will make you very happy.

Published by The Bible Publishing House of Syracuse, NY 1885

These are details from the covers

This Bible has won many awards:

US Centennial Exposition 1876 - First premium awarded for elegantly bound and illustrated family bible

Southern States Exposition, New Orleans 1876 - Two diplomas awarded for beautifully bound and illustrated family Bible
Franklin Institute Exposition, Philadelphia 1874 - diploma awarded and honorable mention for elegantly illustrated family Bible
Cincinnati Industrial Exposition 1874 - First premium silver medal for finely illustrated family Bible
American Institute Exposition, New York City 1873 - Diploma and honorable mention for finely illustrated family Bible
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans 1885 - First premium and gold medal for elegantly bound and beautifully illustrated family Bible.

This Bible contains a great amount of reference material that was designed for teachers and students of the Bible.
Some features are:

Contents of all the books of the Old and New Testaments
Revisers' preface
Dictionary of the Bible, Illustrated with nearly 500 engravings
Idols and idolatry of the Egyptians
Full page steel engravings,including a gallery of Gustave Dore plates
Historical and chronological index to the entire world
History of all religious denominations
Chronological index
Cities of the Bible
History of the manuscript and early printed editions of the Bible
History of the English translation of the Bible
Harmony of the four Gospels
The king and prophets of Judah and Israel
A history of all books of the Bible
The Parables of Jesus
A complete concordance
Modern chronology from A.D. 102 to 1877
Biographical sketches of translators and reformers
There are many other features, too many to list. If you are looking for something in particular please ask. You will get a prompt response

There are a total of one thousand five hundred engravings in all, some are illuminated or full color.
All of the Family pages are present and unmarked.
The family photo pages are present and empty.

This Bible is in amazing condition throughout. The leather has been treated with a preservative to ensure long life and all materials used are Library of Congress compliant.
I always include additional preservative and instructions for it's use at no extra charge.
Treated properly your Bible will last many more generations.

My packaging is first rate. Heavy duty PVC wrap immobilizes the pages and binding, a double, cross wrapped layer of bubble wrap, taped with colored tape ( helps in safely unwrapping), placed in a strong box with cushioning material and the box wrapped with strapping tape.
Your Bible will arrive in top shape and our shipping time will make you smile.

Check our feed back closely and you will see our descriptions are accurate, our communication top notch and our shipping time excellent.
My reputation is my most important asset, you can bid with full confidence.
Please email any questions for a prompt response and thank you for looking.

* International buyers are most welcome. You MUST contact me for accurate shipping and insurance cost.*

I prefer Paypal as it is the safest and fastest for you and me.
I will also accept money orders and personal checks. However the use of checks greatly slows the process as I must wait for the checks to clear.

I ship world wide and have done so with no problems.
Please understand that the shipping weight of these Bibles is approximately #17 and are expensive to ship.
I do not charge a dime for packing material.
My cost currently for the box, tape, bubble wrap and strapping tape is $1.90 per Bible .
I also do not pad your cost with "handling charges" I feel packing and handling is part of my cost of doing business.
The postage and insurance charges are not inflated, you pay what I pay.
I ship USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Verify this with your local post office and I respectfully ask you for a 5 star rating on shipping cost. Thank you.

I expect prompt payment and in any case within one week of the close of sale.
You expect prompt shipment and I pride myself on fast and safe shipping.
I ship 6 days a week and the next day after cleared payment.

I live in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with my wife and three children.
I am a member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association and proudly adhere to our strict code of ethics.
Bibles are a full time business and passion for me.

I can be reached at oldbibles@roadrunner.com or at 603-651-8375.
Please feel free to contact me with questions, problems or praise.
Thank you

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