1812-1814. "BROWN’S" BIBLE. HUGE VOLUME IN FULL LEATHER For Sale -

1812-1814.

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1812-1814. "BROWN’S" BIBLE. HUGE VOLUME IN FULL LEATHER:
$675.00

Brown, Rev. John, THE MOST SUPERB FOLIO AND SELF-INTERPRETING BIBLE CONTAINING OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS WITH A PARAPHRASE ON THE MOST OBSCURE AND IMPORTANT PARTS, EXPLANATORY NOTES AND EVANGELICAL REFLECTIONS. (BROWN'S BIBLE). Bungay, Suffolk, England: C. Brightly & T. Kinnersley, The title pages states it was published May 26, 1812, but there are engravings dated 1813 and 1814, and no other publication date. The pages are not numbered, but this is a huge book that weighs 15 lbs.

The book is illustrated with full-page engravings with captions stating, "Engraved for Brown's Superb Bible." List of Similes Contained in the Scriptures; A Table of Scripture Measures and A Table of Offices and Conditions of Men. 17 1/4 x 11. Bound in original brown, full-leather. Gilt border around front cover. Spine has a black label with gilt title, "Brown's Bible" and there are six raised bands and gilt decoration. No other editions noted. On the front free end paper there is a handwritten family history with the first entry dated 1809 and the last 1844. Also laid in are two Sunday School certificates dated 1863 and 1864. Only one copy of this is listed in COPAC.

This book has been professionally restored with original spine laid down and the boards are original and have been reattached and reinforced. Leather is scuffed but has a lovely old patina. Gilt border is chipped and faded. The paper is age-toned, but the wonderful rag-content paper has held up quite well. There is light to moderate foxing on some pages, but not throughout and most pages have none. Overall, a handsome, huge old bible that is very scarce. 10009675 (BIBLE, BIBLES, RELIGION, CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, SCRIPTURES, OLD TESTAMENT, NEW TESTAMENT)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND THE FOLLOWING TERMS VERY CAREFULLY and Contact seller for any questions AND PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE offerDING. PLEASE NOTE: THERE MAY BE VARIATIONS IN PHOTO COLORS DUE TO FLASH AND LIGHTING.

TERMS: PERSONAL CHECK OR CASH. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted ONLY THROUGH Paypal. Shipping within U.S. (USPS Media Mail). If you are interested in priority mail and/or insurance, please ask about additional price. Inquire regarding International shipping and because of cost and complications with international insurance, please inquire before offerding. California residents add 8% sales tax. Because buyers keep omitting the tax with their payments, I will not ship until it is paid. Please include item number in any correspondence.


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