Victorian King James Bible

photos by Francis Frith

A beautiful classic antique leather-bound over-sized Bible, with six laid-in albumen photographs of the holy land by the renown photographer Francis Frith. Beautiful 19th century binding, with rounded spine, beveled covers, and gilt on all edges. 9 x 11 inches.

Publishing Info: George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode, London. Circa 1869.

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Elaborately blind tooled leather covers with a partial brass clasp
• Bright gilt on spine
• Binding is solid and tight
• Inside pages are lightly tanned, with rare signs of aging, such as very light occasional foxing
• Photo plates are gently aged, yet overall clean and in nice condition
• Some water damage, limited to exterior, feps, and the book of Revelations
• Covers have some whitening from old water damage, as well as light scuffing and dirt
• Boards have some edgewear, including rubbed corners and spine ends
• Front board is split from tail of spine toward center for 4", and shoulder is split nearly 2" from the same point
• Front and back hinges are cracked
• Very faint musty scent from interior upon thumbing
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of wear and aging.
• CR20150603

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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