Magnificent 1892 Rare Pictorial Leather Bible – Clasps

2000 ILLUSTRATIONS (11 x 12 ½ x 4 ½) UNMARKED   

You will not have many opportunities ever to own a bible like this. It is a magnificent cordovan leather pictorial bible that was printed in 1892 by the Williams and Co. of New York City New York. This company was known for its exquisite bibles and their amazing quality and attention to detail. You seldom see one ever come up for sale. The bible is held in place with two beautiful silver clasps that are in perfect working condition. This bible is arranged in parallel columns and contains both the King James and the Revised Versions of the Old and New Testaments. It has 2000 scripture illustrations on steel, wood, and in colors. I have owned hundreds of rare bibles over the years and can say that these kind of bibles seldom come up for sale.

This bible is in very good condition considering that it is 116 years old. It looks like it has only been opened a few times over all of these years. There is no foxing or stains or writing anywhere in the bible. Most bibles this old have uniform age browning but this one does not. The cover is in excellent condition. All of the designs and lettering are in gilt (gold) and bright and distinct. The binding is still tight and the hinges are still in great condition which is highly unusual for a bible this big and this old. These bibles were made for display and not meant to be opened repeatedly for daily ready. Many times when you see a bible this big and this old the hinges have broken. When you see huge bibles come up for sale the seller will often say that the bible has been “repaired” and ready for another 100 years. That is like saying a car has been wrecked and has a salvaged title but it is now worth one that has never been in a wreck. This one is all original and the covers still secure.

Another common problem of bibles from this age is that the lettering and designs are badly faded. This one is still bright. Both title pages are in place and are in great condition and feature both black and red lettering. There are 2000 beautiful illustrations scattered throughout the bible with many that are in color. There are also several colored maps included. All of the bible text is present. The pages are very clean and white and unmarked. Onion skin paper still protects almost all of the illustrations. The bible is huge measuring 11” x 12 ½” x 4 ¼ ”. There is a beautiful family section, colored temperance pledge page and a family portrait section in the back. These are all blank. Many large bibles of the day have family sections that are written in. Any time you find a bible with no marks know that it is worth much more than those that are marked or that have family names included.

The dictionary states that rare means: Uncommon, unusual, exceptional, atypical, extraordinary and infrequent. Using those definitions this bible should be considered very rare because of its special designs and features. Trust me. This bible would be classified in mint condition for its age. If this bible were not in such good condition I would love to take it apart and put all of the special features in a file for reference. There is an unbelievable amount of biblical research included. To say they don’t make them like they used to is a huge understatement.  It is truly amazing the effort that went into producing this magnificent bible. Consider all the special features and imagine the attention that this bible would draw if you displayed it in a prominent place in your home or office.

Special Features of These Bibles Include:

Beautiful Colored Title Page

2000 Illustrations with many are in Color

Both Title Pages Present in Great Condition

Comprehensive History of the Books of the Bible Illustrated

Colored Map of Modern Egypt

Colored Map of the History of the Patriarchs

Colored Map of the Gentile Countries

Colored Map of Places Mentioned in the Acts

Colored Map of the Path of Jesus

Colored Map of the Babylonian Empire

Colored Map of the Grecian Empire

Colored Map of the Persian Empire

Colored Map of the Roman Empire

Colored Map of Palestine of the Holy Land

Colored Map of Ancient Jerusalem

Colored Map of Modern Jerusalem

Historical Tabular View

Colored Illustration of the Furniture of the Tabernacle

Colored Illustration of Tabernacle

A Comprehensive Description of the Israelitish Tabernacle

Story of Old Testament Heroes Illustrated

Colored Illustration of the Molten Sea

Colored Illustration of High Priest in Robes

Bible Animals Domestic and Wild Illustrated in Color

Animals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles of the Bible Illustrated in Color

Trees, Plants Flowers and Fruits of the Bible Illustrated in Color

Illustrations and Descriptions of Ancient Money

Proverbs of Solomon Illustrated

The Parables of Our Lord Illustrated

Bible Stories For the Young Illustrated

Biographical Sketches of the Translators, Reformers and Martyrs

Principal Events in Jewish History

Probable Authors, and Time Covered By the Writings

Patriarchs Were Contemporary with Each Other

A Complete List of the High Priest of the Hebrews

Miracles Recorded in the Old Testament

Kings and Prophets of Judah

Instances of Prophecy Compared With History

Circumstances Under Which Each Psalm Was Written

Prophecy Compared With History

Index to the First Line of Each Psalm

Index of the Years and Times From Adam Unto Christ

Analysis of the Old and New Testaments

Mr. Lewin’s Scheme of the Chronology of Our Lord’s Life

Interval Between the Old and New Testaments

Chronology of the Books of the New Testament

Principle Events in the Life of St. Paul

Paul’s Missionary Journey’s

Paul’s Voyage to Rome

Supposed Chronology of the Acts and Epistles

Family of the Herods

Miracles Performed By the Apostles

Table of Time

Prophecies and Allusions to Christ in the Old Testament

Names and Titles of Christ

Harmony of the Four Gospels

The Words of Jesus

Betrayal and Crucifixion of Our Saviour

The Lords Prayer Illustrated

Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit

Words of Scripture Requiring Explanation

Symbolical Language Used By the Poets and Prophets

Prayers Mentioned In Scripture

The Parables of the Old Testament

Table of Offices and Conditions of Men

Kindred and Affinity Forbidden to Marry

Offices and Sects Mentioned in the Scriptures

Judea, Palestine, or the Holy Land

Measures, Weights, and Coins

Music and Musical Instruments

Animals Named in the Bible

Birds Found in Palestine

Rivers and Lakes of the Scriptures

Geology of Bible Lands (minerals and metals)

The Hills and Mountains of Scripture

Characteristics of the Books of the Old and New Testaments

A Plan For Reading the Bible in a Year

Bible Aids For Social and Private Prayer

History of the Religious Denominations of the World

An Amazing Household Dictionary of the Bible Illustrated

Revisers’ Preface

Explanatory Key to the Vowel and Consonant Sounds

History of the Translation of the English Bible

Proper Names of the Bible

Colored Illustration of 10 Commandments

Colored Illustration of Moses and the Tables of the Law

The Apocrypha

Marriage Certificate (Blank)

Family Birth Record (Blank)

Family Marriage Record (Blank)

Family Death Record (Blank)

Family Temperance Page (Blank)

Gallery of Scripture Illustrations

Color Illustration of David’s Charge to Solomon

Color Illustration of the Queen of Sheba Visiting Solomon

Multiple Black and White Illustrations Throughout

Blank Colored Family Temperance Pledge Page

Colored Illustration of the Rich Man

Colored Illustration of the Lord’s Prayer

Colored Illustration of the Prodigal Son

Chronological Index to the Holy Bible

Four Thousand Questions and Answers on the Old and New Testaments

Scripture Difficulties Explained

Live of Alexander Cruden

Preface to the Quartro Edition

Cruden’s Concordance to the Old and New Testaments

The Psalms of David in Metre

Family Portrait Section (Blank)

Well you get the picture…

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