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Pictorial Bible, being the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized version: illustrated with more than one thousand engravings representing the historical events, after celebrated pictures; the landscape scenes, fron original drawings, or from authentic engravings; and the subjects of natural history, costume and antiquities from the best sources, The.
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- Hardcover
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Robert Sears, 1860. Illustrated by Double color tissue frontis for both Old and New Testaments, 1000+ text engravings, one fold-out map. Second edition. c.1856. Full red embossed calf, gilt topboard illustration (Sermon on the mount) rear illustration (Rebecca at the well), gilt print and decorated spine with 5 raised bands, gilt edge dentelles, a.e.g. Demy 4to. pp. [8], vi, 3-1124, [11], map, 348, [2] list of NT illustration, [2] blank. Very Good. Top board has a dark stain and is 2/3 attached; some cap chipping and slightly darkened spine with some stains; light corner dampstain to last pages of New Testament. Hand calligraphy presentation ffep dated January 1, 1862 from a son to his mother (Jerauld). Register names Sherman, Ellis, Jerauld, Pickering 1793-1842 in beautiful calligraphy. Broadside 7.5 by 5 cm of "Almanac for 1860" laid in. (Joint and spine restoration available). (Oversize postage: 7.5 lb before packaging)..
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- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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- OWBPIC111694
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- Pictorial Bible, being the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized version: illustrated with more than one thousand engravings representing the historical events, after celebrated pictures; the landscape scenes, fron original drawings, or from authentic engravings; and the subjects of natural history, costume and antiquities from the best sources, The.
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- (Bible)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York: Robert Sears, 1860.
- Keywords
- Robert Sears 1810-92
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- Religion/Bibles & Reference;
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
About the Seller
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Biblio member since 2004
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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