For sale is a beautiful copy of full leather cover personal copy of antique pre Civil War American Holy BIBLE in excellent binding condition. The copy features original leather covers with gilt lettering. The book was printed in the year of 1847 by American Bible Society located in New York. No owner's signature is found. This large size book measures 11" by 8" for the cover size, more than 3 thick.
The bible is in excellent antique condition. The front and back cover are both full leather and in good shape.
The binding and leather cover is tight. The hinges where covers meet the spine are secure. The hinge cover has some losses both on the top and the bottom. There are some foxing, yellowing, staining in this copy, but it is untouched by water or dampness. Such an well preserved state is rare to find for Bibles of this age.
Please check all photos for detailed condition. All in all, this is a RARE well preserved pre Civil War American religious text ready to be added to your antique bible collection.Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings (many more antique Christian texts and prints). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible".
The seller is "marblemill" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.