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The Holy Bible. Containing the King James and the Revised Version of the Old and New Testaments Arranged in Parallel Columns with … the Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Handsomely Illustrated and … 2000 Scripture Illustrations on Steel, Wood, and in Colors.
Summary
A well preserved family Bible with embossed leather covers and clasps. The Bible contains numerous 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. Two column Roman font with the Authorized and Revised Versions in parallel columns around a printed border. The book also contains various study materials and maps, along with chromolithographs before each testament and the complete very popular set of chromolithographs from The Parables of Our Lord in the New Testament. A double fore-edge painting by the world-renowned artist Martin Frost with Noah’s Ark and the animals 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],1342,[198] pp. Complete.
Binding
Professionally rebacked, retaining original spine. Endpapers renewed. Two closing clasps. Covers embossed and elaborately tooled in gilt with various Biblical scenes. All edges gilt with hidden fore-edge painting.
Condition
Crisp and clean, with sporadic browning here and there as typical. This stunning family Bible would make an excellent family heirloom or a perfect gift.