1870 Pictorial Family Bible with Double Fore-Edge Painting

New Devotional and Practical Pictorial Family Bible, containing the old and new testaments, Apocrypha, Concordance, and Psalms in Metre … Together with a carefully abridged edition of Dr. W.M. Smith’s Complete Dictionary of the Bible, and a History of the religious denominations of the wolrd, history of all the books of the Bible, Maps, Treatises … Embellished with over 100 fine scripture engravings.

Summary

A well preserved family Bible with embossed leather covers and clasps. The Bible contains chromolithographs, unmarked family history pages, and a stunning double fore-edge painting by Martin Frost.

Description

The text covers the complete Old and New Testament, including the Apocrypha. Two column Roman font containing the Authorized Version with cross references. The book also contains various study materials and maps, along with chromolithographs before each testament. A double fore-edge painting by the world-renowned artist Martin Frost featuring David and Moses on one side, and the Last Supper on the other. The family record pages are unmarked with empty Family Portraits section at the rear.

“One of the best kept secrets amongst serious antique book collectors has been the Book Art of Fore-Edge Painting. Under the gilded edge of a book lies a handpainted watercolor that only appears when the book is fanned. Once released, it then magically disappears back into the gold.” – Martin Frost

Pagination

[254],1484,[198] pp. Complete.

Binding

Professionally rebacked, retaining original spine. Endpapers renewed. Two closing clasps. Covers embossed and elaborately tooled in gilt. All edges gilt with hidden fore-edge painting.

Condition

Crisp and clean, with light browning here and there as typical. Title page with some edge repairs. This stunning family Bible would make an excellent family heirloom or a perfect gift.