1880s Salesman Pictorial Parallel Bible Sampler
Key Features
Size: Quarto (12.5" x 10" x 3")
Extras: Over seven styles, German and Swedish editions
Publisher: A.J. Holman, Philadelphia
SKU: G77
Summary
A complete and comprehensive Salesman Pictorial Parallel-Column Family Bible Sampler as used by salesmen for A.J. Holman. Holman was the actual printer of most large family Bibles.
Description
This Salesman Bible Sampler offers examples of 7 different styles for the English language 'Improved Pictorial Parallel Bible' ranging in pricing from $5.00 for the "Arabesque Leather" version (No. 500A) through $15.00 for the "German Morocco" version (No. 506). Examples of contents, covers and spines are all included in this very extensive sampler.
In this Salesman Bible samples in the German and Swedish language are also included.
Just about all of the special 'pink' and 'yellow' slips with instructions/information for the salesman are still included.
Condition
The sampler is complete and in a sturdy binding. There is no writing. Preserved gold embossing on the edges of the covers. There is some wear and occasional staining.