Sacred Biography and History
by
J.W. Harding, DD
edited by, Osmond Tiffany

Published by Hugh Heron, Chicago Ill., A.W. Mills, Toledo O.   1874

Subtitled:  ..."Containing Descriptions of Palestine, Ancient and Modern:  Lives of the Patriarchs, Kings and Prophets, Christ and the Apostles, Most Eminent Reformers, Luther, Melancthon, Calvin &c.  And Sketches of the Ruins of the Celebrated Cities, Palmyra, Nineveh, Jerusalem, and others mentioned in the sacred writings.  To which is added a Clear and Concise Account of the Late Explorations and Discoveries in Jerusalem and the Holy Land,  True Site of Sinai and the Demoniacs and Swine, Great Cities of Bashan, Route of the Israelites, Etc."

Illustrated with numerous Beautiful Steel Engravings.

Hardbound beautifully embossed Leather, facetted green and black cover Both Front AND Back.  Size: 6-1/2" X 9-1/2".  670 pages.  Gold Gilt Cover titles front, back and spine.  Cover also states, " The Light of the World Hearken Unto Me." at top and "Search the Scriptures, Ask And Ye Shall Receive".   Gold Gilt Edges. 

Condition is Good to Very Good.  Spine is arched but hinges tight.  Some wear to cover in spots. Corners are bumped and worn. Gilt on page edges still shiny but with some scratches.  Outer spine graphics somewhat worn. Leather fold wrap at very bottom of spine worn off.  All pages apparently present ending with 670, inside end cover cracked to show webbing. Pages and type are very bright and legible throughout. All illustrations present and in very good condition.  Only a few shown here.

A very decorative addition to a biblical archaeology bookshelf!

Added Note:  This is NOT a Bible, but a Bible (biblical) History book.

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