Description: Title: Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments Publisher: American Bible Society Date: 1889 (Agate, 24mo) Condition: •Dust jacket: Not applicable, as this is a leather-bound volume. •Cover: The cover is full leather with a wallet-style folding flap, showing moderate wear consistent with its age. The leather displays surface scuffing and edgewear, particularly along the flap and corners, which adds character but does not compromise its structural integrity. •Spine: Rounded spine with embossed bands. Some rubbing along the bands but no splitting or major damage. •Text block: All edges gilt (AEG) with a bright, reflective sheen. Minor wear is evident, particularly at the fore-edge. •Interior: There is a split between the title page and the front endpapers that has been repaired, ensuring the binding remains secure. Otherwise, the binding is intact and strong throughout. The pages appear clean and free from annotations, marginalia, or ownership marks. Minor foxing is visible on some pages, especially towards the front matter, consistent with a book of this vintage. No tears or missing pages observed in the provided images. •Flap mechanism: The folding flap remains functional, a rare feature that offers both historical interest and protective utility. Description: This is an exquisite example of an antique pocket-sized Bible, measuring approximately 24mo in format (small and portable). Published by the American Bible Society in 1889, it includes both the Old and New Testaments. The compact size and folding flap binding suggest it was designed for portability, perhaps intended for travelers or personal devotional use. The Agate typeface is small yet legible, accommodating a wealth of content in this diminutive volume. The condition is remarkable for a book over 130 years old, with its gilt edges maintaining much of their original luster and the leather binding remaining intact. A repaired split between the title page and front endpapers ensures structural integrity and usability. This Bible would make a fine addition to any collection of antique religious texts or as a thoughtful gift for a bibliophile or historian. Interesting Notes: 1.Historical Context: The American Bible Society was founded in 1816 and became a major publisher of Bibles in the 19th century, renowned for their dedication to distributing scripture globally. This edition is one of many compact Bibles they produced, showcasing their innovative approach to making scripture accessible. 2.Binding Style: The wallet-style flap binding is a functional and decorative feature, providing protection for the delicate gilt edges and adding to the book’s portability—a feature appreciated by traveling clergy and laypersons of the period. 3.Typography: The use of Agate type reflects the intricate craftsmanship of the time, combining a compact design with maximum readability. Shipping & Handling: This item will ship promptly and be packaged securely to ensure it arrives in the condition described. Additional Information: If you have specific questions or would like additional photos, please feel free to contact me.
Price: 74.1 USD
Location: Petaluma, California
End Time: 2025-02-01T20:03:02.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Publisher: American Bible Society
Topic: Christianity, Bibles
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
