folio-size - 11.5" x 7.5" x 3"

GOOD (G) - VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very rare and hardly ever seen 1549 folio sized Matthew's Bible containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, various engravings based on the works and translations of William Tyndale (including his prologues to the various Bible books), Miles Cloverdale and John Rogers. The Bible is incomplete as it starts in Exodus chapter 32 and ends at the beginning of the Epistle to Timothe. There are a total of 475 of the original 565 printed leaves present. Lacks the general title (replaced by a facsimile), contains the titles to Joshua-Job (imperfect) and to the Apocrypha, lacks titles to Psalms and the New Testament. Woodcut illustrations, initials and title border.

[Herbert #74:] This is a reprint of Matthew's Bible of 1537, with the notes, etc., revised; edited by Edmund Becke. Printed in rather peculiar black-letter; double columns, with 65 lines to the full column. References and a few notes, in the margins; contents before each chapter. The majority of the notes are printed together after the chapters. With Tyndale's prologues, including the long prologues to Jonah and Romans. The illustrations in the text include a half page engraving before Isaiah, many small cuts throughout the text of the Old Testament, and cuts of each of the evangelists. It is often also called the "Bug" Bible, though the rendering "bugges" in Psalm xci is first found in the Cloverdale Bible of 1549.

This rare Matthew Bible is in a GOOD to VERY GOOD and VERY USABLE condition. Excellent and very professionally re-bound and restored. Leaves are generally in good condition. Some occasional rough edges and repairs and small damages, some age spots etc - all as to be expected. 475 of the original 565 printed leaves, 2 leaves are only fragments, a few others imperfect. ...more details...

Quarto-size - 8"  x 6" x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A beautifully restored,  and early 1583, Quarto Geneva (Breeches) Bible printed by the renowned contemporary printer Christopher Barker. Bound with a dark brown leather cover with design and a 5-raised band spine with the texts "Holy Bible" and "1583". The text of the Old and New Testaments as well as the Apocrypha is complete, however both the general title page as well as the New Testament title page are missing. After the book of Revelation there are "Tvvo right profitable and fruitfull Concordances, or large and ample Tables Alphabeticall" (with title page), these are two extensive concordances on "the interpretation of the Hebrue, Caldean, Greeke, and Latine wordes" and "all fuch other principall wordes and matters".  The concordances are also complete and end with Christopher Barker's colophon. Very nice binding, holds well and allows for daily use. Paper quality is very good, some age related spots but no tears or other serious damages. Some previous owner scribbles. When rebounded some of the side notes and headlines where shaved (no textual loss to the main text block). Some remnants of the Common Book of Prayer and missing title pages to the Bible (as explained above) but Bible text and concordances are complete. See the many pictures. A very clean Geneva Bible.  ...more details...

Pulpit-size - 16"  x `12" x 4.5"

VERY GOOD (VG)+ condition.

A huge pulpit-size, almost complete Bishops' Bible in a VERY GOOD+ condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with Genealogical tables, the Calendar and the Apocrypha. printed by the renowned Christopher Barker in London in 1585. Complete with three Bible (the General Title, the title to the Psalter of Psalms and the New Testament) title pages, plus a title page for the Apocrypha (a total of 4 title pages). Professionally restored leather covers and spine. It opens with a  preliminary section, including the general Title Page (see remark below), an eleven page genealogical table tracing Christ to Adam (extensively illustrated with woodcuts), an "Almanacke", and a detailed 12 month calendar (printed in black and red). Next, ""The Holy Bible. conteining the Olde Teftament and the Newe. Authorifed and apponed to be readin Churches. Imprinted at London by Christopher Barker, Printer to the Queenes moft excellent Maieftie 1585." Some beautifully detailed maps plus colophons.  Decorated chapter initials. Leaves in well preserved condition. Some of the first pages and last pages have rough edges. Undamaged pages (noticed a few damaged corners), some occasional age related discoloring/spots. A few ownership notes but, no writing in the texts, This Bible was professionally restored in 1984. The paperwork of this restoration is include with the Bible. See pictures at the end, it describes that the general title page has been replaced with a photocopy on matching handmade paper. The text of Revelation end with chapter XII, so likely 2-3 pages are missing. A very RARE great quality Bishop's Bible. Many pictures! ......more...

Quarto, 8 1/4" x 6".  2 1/2" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG)+ condition.

A Quarto-size, beautifully bound and EXTENSIVELY ILLUSTRATED Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a COMPLETE condition (VERY RARE to find an absolute complete, no page missing Geneva Bible of the 16th century!), containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, the Book of Psalms and two tables (concordances), printed by the Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1594 (!) in London. Dark leather, gold decorated cover with blind stamp paneling and with beautifully illustrated 5-raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Holy Bible". Gold gilt pages. Complete with ALL Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus a title page for the Book of Psalms and a separate title page to "the second part of the Bible"! The New Testament title page has a 1593 date. This Geneva Bible has all of the 'standard' 31 beautifully detailed in text woodcuts (illustrations and maps) but what makes it really 'one of a kind' is that it is bound with absolute astounding collection of 164 full-page mid 17th century copper plate engravings (even of the Apocrypha). These engraving were likely added around 1660-1670 and have been an integral part of this Bible ever since. The paper of the engravings has clearly aged as much as the Geneva text and it shows to be one 'ultimate' illustrated absolutely 'one-of-a-kind' Bible. Lastly, also bound with a complete: "The Booke of Psalmes...Printed by John Wolfe for the assignes of Richard Day. 1591" Also absolutely COMPLETE (very rare to find a complete Psalter with even the colophon in a Bible of this age). Clean text throughout, Printed in double columns with marginalia ( a couple of the engravings have either been trimmed along the leading edge, or have crudely strengthened, at some time in the past). First pages have some rough edges. 19th century binding. Undamaged pages (some repairs), some occasional age related discoloring/spots. Some ownership notes, no writing in the texts, A very remarkable and absolute one-of-a-kind gift or collector's Bible.   ......more...

Quarto, 9 x 7".  2 1/4" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG)+ condition.

A Quarto-size, beautifully bound Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD+ condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha (this is rare for a 1599 Geneva - the Apocrypha "were omitted from all but a few copies" [Herbert, page 115]), the Book of Psalms and two tables (concordances), printed by the Deputies of Christopher Barker in London. Brown leather, gold decorated cover with beautifully illustrated spine and the imprinted text "Holy Bible" and "London 1599". Gold gilt pages. Complete with two Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus a title page for the Book of Psalms and a separate title page to "the second part of the Bible"! It opens with a preliminary section, including the general Title Page (with woodcut of the parting of the Red Sea), an address to the Christian Reader and various other pages of introduction with a table of content, lacks OT title page. Separate title page for the "Second part of the Bible" and the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Many (31) beautifully detailed woodcuts (illustrations and maps) plus colophons.  Decorated first chapter initials. Lacks the last page of Revelation Next, 2 tables - concordances. Lastly, also bound with a complete: "The Booke of Psalmes". Complete Bible (except for OT title and last page of Revelation). Rough first title page, other leaves in excellent condition. First pages have some rough edges. Clipped upper margin but no heading loss (some heading loss in the Apocrypha). 19th century binding. Undamaged pages (some repairs), some occasional age related discoloring/spots. Very few ownership notes, no writing in the texts, A very remarkable and rare gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures!   ......more...

Quarto, 8 1/2 x 6 3/4".  2 1/2" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

Quarto-size, red-leather bound Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together the Book of Psalms and two tables (concordances), printed by the Deputies of Christopher Barker in London. Red leather, gold decorated cover with a 4 raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Bible 1599". Complete with two Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus a title page for the Book of Psalms and a separate title page to "the second part of the Bible"! It opens with a preliminary section, including the general Title Page (with woodcut of the parting of the Red Sea), an address to the Christian Reader and various other pages of introduction with a table of content, lacks OT title page. Separate title page for the "Second part of the Bible" and the New Testament. Many (31) beautifully detailed woodcuts (illustrations and maps) plus colophons.  Decorated first chapter initials. Next, 2 tables - concordances.
Lastly, also bound with: "The Booke of Psalmes: Collected into English Meeter"

Complete Bible (except for OT title). Rough first few pages with some repairs, other leaves in (very) good condition. Complete upper and lower margins. 20th century binding (?). Undamaged pages (some repairs), some occasional age related discoloring/spots. Some pages with ownership notes and records, no writing in the texts, A well preserved and special gift or collector's Bible.......more...

Quarto, 9 x 7".  2 1/2" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG)+ condition.

A (LARGE) Quarto-size (9'x7"), black leather bound Geneva (Breeches) professionally restored Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound with the two tables (concordances), printed by the Deputies of Christopher Barker in London. Black leather, decorated cover with a 4 raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Bible 1599". Complete with three Bible (both General Titles, and the New Testament) title pages, and a separate title page to "the second part of the Bible"! The Booke of Psalmes is interestingly (complete with title page) bound right before the Old Testament book of Psalms. It opens with all preliminary pages. Separate title page for the "Second part of the Bible" and the New Testament. Many (31) beautifully detailed woodcuts (illustrations and maps) plus colophons.  Decorated first chapter initials. Next, 2 tables - concordances - the first one of Biblical names, the second one about "the principall things that are conteined in the Bible, after the order of the Alphabet"
This is a COMPLETE (very rare to find one with ALL prelim and last pages) - only missing the last page of Revelation! Ends with the colophon. Complete Bible (except for last page of Revelation. It has been professionally restored. Binding is solid and very usable on a daily basis. Some damaged pages (esp at beginning or Bible) have been very nicely repaired. Some text loss due to (repaired) tears on a page in Jonah, Zephaniah, Haggai and a page in Matthew chapter 13. Some rough page edges. Complete upper and lower margins - the pages have not been cut back (as so often happens). 20th century binding (?). Some occasional age related discoloring/spots. Few ownership notes and records, no writing in the texts, A well preserved and restored and special gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures! ......more...

folio-size - 12.25" x 8.5" x 3.25"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A gorgeous full size folio 1607 Geneva Bible in COMPLETE condition with the original brass corner covers. This Geneva (or also called Breeches) Bible is COMPLETE with all title pages and is also bound with an additional 15 full page engravings from likely the end of the 1600s - early 1700s. The Bible comes with a special made Bible Box to protect and store this antique treasure.

This Bible contains four sections bound together: the Common Book of Prayer (with title page 1607), the complete Bible (old and New Testament and two tables), the Apocrypha, and the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter, title page 1606). Including a total of FOUR title pages plus the : the title to "the Booke of Common Prayer ... Robert Barker ... 1607", the general title to the Bible which is a very attractive full page engraving with an architectural design in the form of an arch. Additionally there are the title pages to the New Testament (translated out of the Greeke by Theod. Beza.") and the Psalter ("the Whole Booke of Psalmes ... 1606").

Next to the first page of Genesis is a full page engraving of the Garden of Eden with the Tree of Life". Numerous smaller engravings throughout. Beautifully decorated chapter initials (very large initials for the first chapter of every book). 

All 8 brass corners are present, the clasps have been lost. Solid rebacked covers - the original leather has been re-used as much as possible. Leaves are generally in a very good condition. No tears or any noticeable damages apart from: 2 pages in the book of Judith (Apocrypha, folio 384 and 385) are torn with some text loss and the first page of the BCP has some loss and a fold. Some occasional light age related discoloring and to-be-expected stains. Some occasional previous ownership scribbles. All in all a true museum quality Geneva for collection and/or even for use as a very special (family) Bible.   ...more details...

Quarto-size, 7 1.2 x 6 x 2"

almost EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A Quarto-size, very clean King James FIRST QUARTO Edition of the New Testament in a just about EXCELLENT condition.

[Herbert #318:] "The first quarto King James' version. A close reprint of the text of the folio of the 1611 ... we find that in every case except one (Luke x,36) this New Testament agrees with the 1611 edition." It contains some of the early printing errors, like in John xix, 19: 'tile' for 'title'. Title page and first page of Matthew are missing, the rest is complete: the text is numbered page 2 through 686, ending with colophon dated 1612. The pages are numbered through the text, which is printed in a black-letter type (single column with long lines). The headings, chapter-contents , marginal references, etc. are in roman type. Printed by Robert Barker, London

This 1612 First Edition Authorized Version New Testament is bound with "the Whole Book of Psalmes ... London, Printed for the Companie of Stationers, 1621". This Psalte ris just about complete, all 150 psalms (some with musical notes) are present as well as some of the prayers at the end, it looks like 1-2 pages are missing. Beautiful bound in brown leather cover with gold letter spine and the text "New Testament". Large letter print - very readable! A rather unique piece of First Edition King James history.  ...more details...

Quarto, 8.5" x 6.5" x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A pristine vintage COMPLETE (!!) King James 1613 'He' Bible in a close to excellent condition. Beautifully well preserved over almost 4 centuries - one of the first King James Bibles printed with still some of the first edition (of 1611) printing errors, including the famous misprint in Ruth 3:15 ("... and he went into the city" instead of she, see also one of the pictures below). This is also the first black letter quarto edition of the KJV ever printed. Title: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old Teftament, and the New: Newly Tranflated out of the Original Tongues: And with the former translations diligently compared and revifed, By his Majefties fpeciall commandement, Imprinted at London By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maieftie. ANNO 1613."

It also has a complete Common Book of Prayer (with red/black printed title page "Robert Barker, 1614"), the complete (34 page) genealogies with separate title page and the double page RARE map of Canaan, the Apocrypha, "two right profitable and fruitfull Concordances." (with separate title page) and the "Booke of Psalmes" (with title page, "Company of Stationers, 1615", misses a few pages at the end). So a total of 6 (!!) title pages.

This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is remarkable pristine condition. The binding is in a very good and useable condition. It is bound in (the original?) leather binding with some of cover decorations still present and gold letter imprint B E D. The Bible is COMPLETE, nothing is missing. Also the 1614 Prayer Book is complete, the Psalter misses a few pages at the end. The (cotton based) paper is remarkable crisp, clean, no tears, rips (edges of the first few pages are somewhat rough). Some wormholes in the first pages of the Prayer Book. Some minor scribbles. Some light coloring of the pager and an occasional small stain, but much cleaner. Margins around all text.  ......more

quarto, 8.25" x 7" x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very early - 1620 - quarto King James Holy Bible in a very good (restored) condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha and "two right profitable and fruitful concordances"! Beautifully restored/re-bound in brown leather (with original boards) and with a four raised bands spine imprinted in gold with "Holy Bible" and "Black Letter 1620".  Printed in London by the famous "Bonham Norton and John Bill, printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, M.DC.XX." From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New: newly tranflated out of the Originall Tongues; And with the former Tranflations diligently Compared and revifed: By his Majesties speciall commandment" Excellent and solid binding, clean and nicely decorated. Two title pages are present: the general title page and the title page to the Concordances. The New Testament title page is missing. Nicely decorated woodcut capital first letter of each book. Original decorated restored boards with new brown leather spine. Original (very professionally restored) binding that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. Bible is complete apart from the NT title page and 2 or 3(?) pages in Matthew (chapters III - VIII). Generally very clean pages. Some occasional cuts, small tears, rough edges, some scribbles from precious owners and some age spots (nothing out of the ordinary for an almost 400 yrs old Bible) and a small burn hole (about 1/2" x 1") in 5 pages of Mark and the first page of Luke. A beautiful gift or collector's Bible.  ......more

Quarto - 8  x 6  x 2 1/2"

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A nicely bound (professionally restored) quarto-size very early (1616!) King James Holy Bible with exquisite brown leather covers with imprinted and gold gilt decorations published by the renowned Robert Barker in London. The beautifully decorated spine has 5 raised bands and has imprinted in gold the words "Holy Bible". This Bible contains the complete Bible (Old and New Testament), the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies with the 2-page map of Canaan bound together with an incomplete concordance from 1652. Including a total of three title pages: the general title to the Bible which is an attractive full page engraving showing the four Evangelists, the twelve tribes and the twelve apostles. Additionally there are the title pages to the New Testament and the Concordance.

The text of the Bible is complete with the prelim pages, decorated chapter initials and colophon. The genealogies lack the title page but have the full 2-page map with description. The concordance was added later (printed by William Du Gard in 1652) and lacks the pages from "MAR" to "Z". Complete Bible bound with additional contemporary books (see remarks above). Leaves in overall solid condition. Some (as to be expected) age related browning, occasional rough edges and a few tears and cuts. Some writing/scribbles from previous owners. Some headings somewhat shaved off during previous (1900s?) re-binding, no loss of text block. Title (and some of the first pages) of the genealogies missing. Some pages of an old Psalter bound in the back. A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift, daily-use or collector's Bible. Many pictures!...more information...

Quarto - 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2"

VERY GOOD (VG) ++ condition.

A Quarto-size, very clean King James Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha and the Psalms of David, printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill in London in 1625 (only 14 years after the King James was first issued). Beautifully rebound with brown leather covers and spine with gold letter imprints "Holy Bible" and "1625". Complete with both Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages and colophon. "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New. Newly Tranflated out of the Originall Tongues, and with the former Tranflations diligently compared and reuifed by his Maiefties fpeciall Commandement. Imprinted at London, by Bonham Norton and John Bill, Printers to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie MDC.XXV." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. Both titles have an ornament woodcut border showing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve disciples plus four gospel writers. Large decorated first chapter initials. Also bound with the "Psalmes of David, of the Old Traflation, pointed as they fhall be faid or fung in Churches." Binding SOUND and professionally restored. Can be used as a daily reader. Complete Bible. Leaves in excellent condition. Generally very clean pages, some age related discoloring. Some ownership notes/history. A beautiful and rare gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures!...more information...

octavo, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)condition.

An octavo-size, clean COMPLETE King James Holy Bible (printed by Norton and Bill in London) in very usable condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies plus map, Book of Common Prayer, the Whole Book of Psalms of David, and a RARE additional "the Historie of the Bible". Attractive 19th century (?) covers with professionally restored binding. Complete with both Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Genealogies, the Historie section and the Book of Psalms (so 5 titles are present!, only the title page for the Prayer Book is missing)! Opens with an incomplete Book of Common Prayer (first pages missing). Next the  complete 34 page Speed genealogies plus the RARE two page Map of Canaan (and explanation)! Next: "The Holy Bible ... Anno 1628." Next a rather unique section with its own title page: "the Historie of the Bible, Briefely collected by way of Queftion and Anfwer ... Printed at London by Iohn Legatt ... 1627". Lastly, also bound with: "The Whole Booke of Psalmes" Printed in 1628 for the Companie of Stationers: London. Complete till psalm 148. Binding SOUND and professionally restored. Can be used daily. Complete Bible (except for remarks above about BCP and Psalter. Leaves in very good condition and generally very clean. Very few age spots. Hardly any ownership notes/history. A beautiful and exquisite gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures! .....more

quarto, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3" 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A Quarto-size, professionally restored and well preserved early King James (KJV) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies and the Book of Common Prayer, printed by Norton and Bill in London. Complete with one of the Bible (the OT Title is lacking) title pages, plus the title page for the Genealogies and the Book of Common Prayer!

It opens with a complete Book of Common Prayer (printed 1663 by John Bill and Christopher Barker in London) including the prayer tables, the various special prayers and the "Psalmes of David, After the Tranflation of the Great Bible, pointed as they fhall be faid or fung in Churches." Next the complete "Geneaologies Recorded in the Sacred Scriptures, ... by J.S. Cvm Privilegio". Next, "The Holy Bible. ... Imprinted at London, by Bonham Norton and John Bill, Printers to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie, M.DC.XXIX." Starts at the first page of Genesis. Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha. The New Testament title has an ornament woodcut border. Decorated chapter initials. Ends with colophon.

Complete Bible text. Leaves in overall very good condition, some wrinkles and small tears. Clipped upper margin and occasional heading loss. Professionally rebound in brown leather. 8 1/2 x 6 1/2. 21.25 cm x 16.25 cm. Generally very clean pages. Very few age spots (nothing out of the ordinary for an almost 400 yrs old Bible). Few rough edges on the first pages. NO writings (rare). A beautiful and unique gift or collector's Bible. .....more

full folio, 12" x 8.25" x 2.75"

EXCELLENT (E) - pristine condition.

A COMPLETE 1629 FOLIO-size, amazingly PRISTINE King James Holy Bible in a SUPERB condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies plus map, Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms. The paper of this almost 400 year old Bible looks as fresh and clean as if it was printed yesterday! By far one of the most clean and best preserved very early FOLIO-size KJV's Bibles still in existence. This Bible must have been stored in dark, dry space for most of its life, it looks like it has never been used and has not been exposed to any sunlight. Amazing - undamaged and complete with ALL (5 !!) title pages! It opens with "The Booke of Common Prayer", Next the complete 34 page Speed genealogies plus the RARE two page Map of Canaan! Next, "The Holy Bible. Conteyning the Old Testament and the New. Newlie Translated out of ye Originall Tongues and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised by his Maiesties speciall Commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches. Printed at London by Bonham Norton and John Bill, Printers to ye Kings most excellent Maiestie. Anno. 1629." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the Apocrypha. Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. The New Testament title has an ornament woodcut border. An engraving representing Adam occurs before Genesis.
Lastly, also bound with: "The Whole Booke of Psalmes" This FOLIO sized Bible is in EXCELLENT and PRISTINE condition. The cover has been rebound with brown leather over the original wooden boards, spine has 5 raised bands with the text "Hole Bible" and "1629". Binding is SOLID that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. Bible is complete and without any writing. All pages have large to huge margins. Nowhere is any of the text in danger of being affected by re-cut paper (as often is found in these old Bibles). EXCEPTIONALLY clean, only a few occasional coloring spot or stains (a few on the first pages of the Book of Common Prayer). An almost unbelievable early 17th century antique treasure.  ......more

Quarto - 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A Quarto-size, very clean  complete King James Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies plus map, Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms of David, printed by Robert Barker in London. Complete with both Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Genealogies and the Book of Psalms! It opens with a almost complete (title page and first 2-3 pages missing) Book of Common Prayer Next the complete 34 page Speed genealogies plus the RARE two page Map of Canaan (and explanation)! Next, "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the Nevv. Newly Tranflated out of the Originall Tongues and with the former Tranflations diligently compared and reuifed by his Maiefties fpeciall Commandement. Appointed to bee read in Churches. Imprinted at London, by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie, and by the Affigns of John Bill. M.DC.XXXIII." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. The New Testament title has an ornament woodcut border. Decorated chapter initials. Lastly, also bound with: "The Whole Booke of Psalmes: Collected into Englifh Meeter, by Thomas Sternhold, Iohn Hopkins, and others: conferred with the Hebrew, with apt Notes to fing them withall. Set forth and allowed to be fung in all Churches, of all the people together, before and after Morning and Euening Prayer..." Printed in 1636 for the Companie of Stationers: London. Complete Bible. Leaves in excellent condition. Clipped upper margin but no heading loss. 19th century binding. 8 1/2 x 6 1/2. 21.25 cm x 16.25 cm. Generally very clean pages. Some damage (no loss of text) to the map of Canaan, missing BCP title page and very few age spots (nothing out of the ordinary for an almost 400 yrs old Bible). Few rough edges on the first pages. General Title page has some repairs to the back. A beautiful and rare gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures! ......more information...

Quarto - 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

This quarto-size 1634 King James Holy Bible has been professionally rebounded with a brown leather cover and the original design on the front cover. It contains the Old and New Testament as well as the Apocrypha and a (almost complete) Book of Common Prayer. Including both title pages: general title to the Bible and the New Testament title page, each beautifully engraved with illustrations of the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. It opens with a almost complete (title page and first 5-6 pages missing) Book of Common Prayer including the various special (Sunday) prayers and the "Psalmes of David, of that Tranflation which is commonly ufed in the Churches." Next, "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the Nevv. Newly tranflated out of the originall tongues and with the former tranflations diligently compared and revifed by his Maiefties fpeciall command. Appointed to be read in Churches.  London, printed by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie, and by the Affigns of John Bill. 1634." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings. Decorated chapter initials. It ends with chapter 12 of Revelation (about 5-6 pages missing). VERY GOOD and VERY USABLE condition. Complete Bible (except for the missing 5-6 pages of Revelation). Leaves in overall good-solid condition. Some occasional rough edges and a few tears and cuts - but nothing out of the ordinary for an almost 400 year old Bible , Missing BCP title page (and few pages). General Title page misses a corner and a piece at the bottom (no text/engraving loss). A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures!  ......more information...

octavo, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)condition.

An octavo-size, EXCEPTIONALLY clean (there is NO wrting in this Bible) COMPLETE King James Holy Bible in a DAILY USABLE condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies plus map, and an extensive Concordance, printed by the renowned Robert Barker in London. Beautifully restored binding with new brown leather covers and spine. Complete (NO pages missing at all) with all title pages. First, the complete 34 page Speed genealogies plus the RARE two page Map of Canaan (and explanation)! Next, "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New ... Imprinted at London, by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie, and by the Affigns of John Bill. 1640." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. Lastly, also bound with: "A briefe Concordance or Table to the Bible of the Last Translation ...Carefully preufed and enlarged by Mr . John Downame, B. in Diuinitie ... Affigens of Clement Cotton". Complete. Binding is SOUND and professionally restored. There is NO writing at all in this Bible (very rare, almost all Bibles of this era have lots of previous owner notes and scribbles). Complete Bible (there is NOTHING missing). Leaves in excellent and generally very clean condition. Very few age spots. A few occasional tears a a little rough edges. Some of the headers are shaved off when rebound in the past. No loss of any text. A especially well preserved early King James Bible......more

octavo, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)condition.

An octavo-size, very clean COMPLETE King James Holy Bible in an almost EXCELLENT condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies plus map, Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms of David, printed by Robert Barker in London. Beautiful 19th century binding. Complete with both Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Genealogies and the Book of Psalms (only the title page for the Prayer Book is missing)! "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New. Newly Tranflated out of the Originall Tongues and with the former Tranflations diligently compared and reuifed by his Maiefties fpeciall Commandement. Appointed to bee read in Churches. Imprinted at London, by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majesftie, and by the Affigns of John Bill. 1640." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. Both titles have an ornament woodcut border. Decorated first chapter initials. Engraving of the Garden of Eden at the beginning of Genesis. Engraving of the apostles at the beginning of Matthew. Plus Psalter, Common Book of Prayer and the Genealogies with the RARE map of Canaan. Binding SOUND and professionally restored. Can be used daily. Complete Bible (except for one page of the Prayer Book). Leaves in excellent condition. 19th century binding. Generally very clean pages. Very few age spots. Some ownership notes/history. A beautiful and rare gift or collector's Bible. Many pictures... .....more

octavo, 6.5" x 4.5" x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A well preserved 1640 KJV Holy Bible professionally rebound in brown leather and is even ready for service as a daily reader. It is 5 books bound into 1: the Common Book of Prayer, Speed's Genealogies, the complete Bible (old and New Testament), the Apocrypha, and the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter). Including a total of THREE title pages: the general title to the Bible (no New Testament title page) engraved with illustrations of the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles plus the title pages to the Genealogies and the Psalter. It opens with an almost complete (title and one other page are missing) Book of Common Prayer. Next the complete 34 page "genealogies recorded in the sacred Scriptures, according to every family and tribe" tracing the lineage of Christ back to Adam. Next, "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New. ....  Printed at London,  by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majeftie, and by the Affigns of John Bill. 1640." Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings. Decorated chapter initials. Garden of Eden woodcut at the beginning of Genesis. Woodcut of the receiving of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of Matthew. Colophon 1640 at the end of Revelation. Lastly the "Whole Book of Psalmes" printed by G.M. for the Company of Stationers, 1640. Complete. The Psalter ends with Psalm 132 and misses an estimated 10 pages. Complete Bible bound with additional contemporary books (see remarks above). Leaves in overall very solid and clean condition. Some occasional rough edges and a few tears and cuts - but very much above average for a Bible of this age. Few small tears (no text loss) to the first page of Matthew. No writing! (only 1 name on the very first page of the Bible). A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift, daily-use or collector's Bible. Many pictures! .....more

large quarto - 8.5  x 6.25 x 1.75" 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A remarkable preserved, large quarto and (hand) red-ruled 1649 King James Holy complete Bible with the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter). Including a total of THREE title pages: the general title to the Bible and New Testament title page (both engraved with illustrations of the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles) plus the title page to the Psalter. It opens with "The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New". This King James Version is printed with Geneva notes and Junius' Annotations on Revelation. In general appearance this edition closely imitates the favourite quarto Geneva (Herbert #620). Also bound with the two tables ('concordances') and the "Whole Book of Psalmes" printed by Richard Cotes. for the Company of Stationers, 1649".  No missing pages. Leaves in overall very solid and clean condition.  No writing! (only a dedication on the first page of the Bible). Binding is solid. Red leather cover has scuffs and some damages. Pages are gold gilt. No damages to text block except for some text loss at the bottom of the last page of the psalter. A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift, daily-use or collector's Bible. Many pictures!  ......more

octavo, 7" x 5" x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Complete and exceptionally RARE: A beautifully and extensively illustrated 1660 octavo King James Holy Bible in its ORIGINAL BINDING (that makes is about unique!) with original silver decorations and fully operational clasps! The cloth spine, as although it looks torn, is the original as well as the rest of the cover, very professionally restored by the conservator of the University of Oklahoma. This precious antique museum piece is housed in specially made clamshell matching box.

The Bible starts with a full page unused dedication page followed by a hand colored (but torn to upper corner) beautifully illustrated title page showing the title between two pillars and King David with his harp. It is  ruled in red (by hand, was done for the more wealthy people) throughout and about 200 beautifully detailed engravings of Bible scenes. About 80 engravings of the Old Testament (2 per page) with a day-by-day illustration of the Genesis creation description and about 80 full page New Testament illustrations. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are exceptional.

This octavo sized Bible is in a unique original and complete condition. The spine has obvious damages but is the original cloth and functional. There is still some remnant visible where it likely 350 years ago showed the title 'Holy Bible'. Although the binding and spine are in a very good restored condition this Bible requires very delicate handling. It can be opened and studies but it is not suited as a daily reader. The silver decorations on both the front and back cover are undamaged, the silver clasps are fully operational. No writings (which is very rare, usually these Bible have lots of previous ownership notes, so it was likely NEVER used, there is a sticker on the back of the front board), no missing pages, no tears, clean pages. Tear a on the corner of the title page. Lightly damaged (repaired) NT title. Some other occasional small signs of its age. An almost unique collector's Bible or museum piece.  ...more details...

octavo, 7" x 4.5" x 2"

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Complete and exceptionally preserved: A VERY REMARKABLE 1660 King James Holy Bible in almost pristine condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a complete Book of Psalms!  Beautiful contemporary handwritten poem "on the Holy Bible" in the front plus a full page engraved dedication page showing the initial as Ken Doves, June 15, 1662.  Ruled in red (by hand, was done for the more wealthy people) throughout and about 200 beautifully detailed engravings of Bible scenes. About 100 engravings of the Old Testament (2 per page) with a day-by-day illustration of the Genesis creation description and about 100 full page New Testament illustrations. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are exceptional. Also contains the whole Book of Psalms in Metre in the rear!  "Printed by Henry Hills, and John Field 1660." Excellent and solid binding, clean and very nicely decorated. All three title pages are present. Gold gilt pages. Plain dark leather boards with just some very minor scuffing. Spine with 6 raised bands (with gold text: "William Peet" and (professionally restored) binding that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. No writings (few minor scribbles from previous owners), no missing pages, no tears, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages (some pages have been restored - likely when the Bible was rebound in the early 1900s). This Bible was likely originally owned by a wealthy family (because of the red-ruling and the extensive illustrations) but has not really been used and has been stored and preserved remarkably well over the last 350 years. An extra-ordinary gift, collector's Bible or even museum piece......more details...

GIANT folio, 18" x 12" x 5"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A giant (one of the LARGEST KJV's ever printed - 18" x 12" !!) and pristine red-ruled  throughout (by hand, this was usually only done for the more wealthy of those days) 1660 King James Bible with Apocrypha and "the Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments ... with the Psalter, or Psalms of David.", printed in 1660 John Field of Cambridge.  Remarkably and beautifully illustrated with various (copper plate) double page engravings with Latin texts of various artists, including the famous engraving of "Solomon's Throne" and "Solomon's Temple" (showing the inside of the Jewish Temple in the days of King Solomon). The various title pages are included. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and in remarkable pristine condition. The binding is SOLID and it could even be used as a daily reader. It is bound in the (original?) full leather binding with repairs to the spine and new endpapers. It is COMPLETE, nothing is missing. The (cotton based) paper is remarkable crisp, clean, no tears, generally no rips (a few minor damages to some of the page edges). Some minor scribbles. Some light coloring of the pager and an occasional small stain, but much, much cleaner than usually to be expected. Margins around all text.  A true museum quality King James Bible of the middle of the 17th century!   ......more details...

large octavo, 7.5" x 5" x 2.25"

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Authentic, original 1661 puritan King James Holy Bible in almost pristine condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a complete Book of Psalms! With fancy original gilt morocco leather binding and beautifully gold-gilt pages! Magnificent hand colored (very rare!) title page and ruled in red (by hand, was done for the more wealthy people) throughout! Also contains the whole book of psalms in meter in the rear! Cambridge: printed by the famous puritan printer, John Field. Excellent and solid binding, clean and very nicely decorated. All three title pages are present. Nicely decorated woodcut capital first letter of each book. Original decorated boards with just some very minor scuffing. Original spine and original (very professionally restored) binding that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. No writings, no missing pages, no tears, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages. This Bible was originally owned by a wealthy family (because of the red-ruling and hand colored title page) but has not really been used and has been stored and preserved remarkably well over the last 250 years. A beautiful gift or collector's Bible......more details...

6 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very rare and early printing of the last major revision of the "1662 Book of Common Prayer is The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England together with the Psalter or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons." This might well be a first edition of the printing of this final revision which is still in use today. Beautifully red-ruled (by hand) throughout bound together with a (also rare) complete, red-ruled, Greek language edition (1674) of the New Testament. Bound in the original English finely tooled binding with "IHS" and a design of flowers in gold and 4 silver engraved corner pieces plus 3 (of the original 4) silver haps. The binding is still pretty solid, has wear to the spine and a split starting in the center between the two books. No writings, no missing pages, no tears, clean pages, some slightly brown edges. The original clasps have been lost. A very unique (collector's) Bible and Book of Prayer ......more 

large quarto, 9" x 7" x 3"

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Complete, and in an 'as new' (like just printed!) condition: an extensive and exquisitely illustrated  quarto-size 1675 King James Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a complete Book of Psalms! About 240 illustrations/engravings of the Old Testament (4 per page) and about 100 full page New Testament illustrations. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are exceptional. Also contains the whole Book of Psalms in Metre in the rear! All title pages including a special title page "The History of the Old & New Testament in Cutts - Diev et mon droit" Excellent and solid binding, brown leather with a Greek style key.Leather boards with just some very minor scuffing. Spine with 5 raised bands (with gold text: "The Holy Bible 1675" and (professionally restored) binding that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. No writings AT ALL (VERY RARE to find such a CLEAN Bible), no missing pages, no tears, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages with clean margins. This Bible was likely originally owned by a wealthy family (because of the red-ruling and the extensive illustrations) but has likely hardly ever  been used and has been stored and preserved remarkably well. An extra-ordinary gift, collector's Bible or museum piece.  ...more 

8.5" x 6.5" x 3" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A thick quarto-size 1683 King James Holy Bible which has been beautifully professionally rebound in exquisite light brown leather covers with imprinted and gold gilt decorations. The beautifully decorated spine has 4 raised bands and has imprinted in gold the words "Holy Bible" and "London 1683". This Bible contains four sections bound together: the Common Book of Prayer, the complete Bible (old and New Testament), the Apocrypha, and the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter). Including a total of three title pages: the general title to the Bible which is a very attractive full page engraving showing the transfiguration of Jesus above a mountain inscribed as Mt Tabor (Matt 17.1), across the center is a label 'the Holy Bible'; in the foreground are seated two symbolical figures; one, veiled, representing 'the Law'; the other with a nimbus, 'The Gofpell'. Additionally there are the title pages to the New Testament and the Psalter. Complete Bible bound with additional contemporary books (see remarks above). Leaves in overall very solid condition. Some (as to be expected) age related browning, occasional rough edges and a few tears and cuts. No writing! Some headings somewhat shaved off during re-binding, no loss of text block. A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift, daily-use or collector's Bible. Many pictures! ....more 

folio 13" x 9" x 3.5"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)

Highly illustrated King James pulpit folio bound in original very fine English binding with intricate gold tooling to the cover and spine. Filled with remarkable (about 200 !) copper plate engravings. All title pages present. A 1703 King James Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, a complete Book of Common Prayer (also with engravings) and The Whole Booke of Psalmes (all psalms present, ending in Veni Creator, possibly lacking last two pages of prayers) , all with matching publishing year - MDCCIII - 1703. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are exceptional. All engravings are full page in a very large sheet - likely out of a private collector's library of many years. Leather boards with gold embedded motive with some scuffing. Beautifully decorated spine with 5 raised bands (with gold text: "The Holy Bible". Binding in great shape, that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and even read on a daily basis. Hardly any writing AT ALL (VERY RARE to find such a CLEAN Bible), no missing pages, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages with clean margins. Virtually tear free and stain free, pages fine and supple. ....more 

5 x 2.75 x 2.25" 

VERY GOOD (VG)

A 1707 King James Holy Bible with Exquisite Silver Clasp binding!
Perfectly working original silver clasps with hallmark, as well as dated to the inside of the clasp. All silver corner pieces (bosses) as well as central silverwork present and in stunning beautiful condition with intricate gold tooling to the covers and spine.
A highly attractive Bible & Prayer book in a superb contemporary binding of full paneled calf with 4 raised bands to the spine, the five compartments with richly gilted floral patterns; applied to the binding contemporary silver clasps and catches by an artisan craftsman, eight corner-pieces and two centre-pieces, the silverwork with applied decoration. The front centre-piece bears the initials E. M. and the rear centre-piece the date 1707; (in fine manuscript to the final blank is written Elizabeth Mogridge her book Anno qui domine 1707). To the verso of the clasps the silversmith has stamped his initials MM and the date 1716, so it would appear that the silverwork was added a few years later. All edges gilt, original marbled paper end papers.

Complete Bible and complete Book of Common Prayer and Psalm Book. The binding very good with a little rubbing and a little wear to the head of the front joint; silverware all very good and clasps still working well. Contents very good, the odd catch-word, etc. shaved but mostly fine. Leaf size approximately 122 x 70mm. Little reading wear and apparently not heavily used. A fine bible and prayer book in a superb binding. A TRUE museum piece and/or an exceptional GIFT ....more 

8" x 5", 3" thick.

almost EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Absolutely STUNNING 1708 - Queen Anne - Holy Bible with contemporary exquisite hand colored engravings and bound in the original very fine gold tooled, highly decorated covers (cottage roof style) depicting flowers, ferns, elaborate vines and tulips. This Bible contains some of the finest hand colored engravings that have survived this age and it is red ruled (by hand) throughout with both title pages present. A (hand-colored) frontispiece portrait of Queen Anne ("Anne by the grace of God of Eng. Scotl. Fr. and Ireland Queen - sovereign of the moft noble order of the Garter") plus a total of 65 hand colored engravings with scripture references showing various scenes of the Bible in almost incredible detail and perfection. Each plate is a fine work of art and plates of this quality are worth several hundred dollars each (if you can even find them). Because of the time and craftsmanship required to produce this stunning Bible, it must have been owned by very wealthy people. And it has been cared for very, very well over the centuries. The pages are in wonderful condition, the hand coloring is very fine in detail with rich colors and still in excellent condition. Paper is crisp and clean with overall some light staining and a few small tears not affecting the text of engravings. The binding is solid and this museum piece could even be read on a daily basis. There are a few handwritten notes in the front but no other writings. See the many pictures of this astounding piece of art.......more details...

large folio 15 x 9 1/2 x 4" 

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A historic first edition of the John Baskett Bible folio! Beautifully ruled in red throughout, with an amazing 262 incredible hand numbered full page red ruled very early and fine copperplates. The copperplates are very stunning, incredibly detailed and well executed ruled in red - see pictures and there are 262 plates an very high number for any edition. Title pages to both the old and new testament bound with a very rare section with separate titles to both the old and new testament: "Historiae celebriores veteris testamenti iconibus repreaesentatae et ad excitandas bonas meditationes selectis epigrammatibus exornate in iucem datae a christophoro weigelio noribergae 1712" All full page plates have a scripture reference and scripture quotations in Latin and German. Every engraving is hand numbered in very old 18th century fine pen work ending in #262.

Complete Bible. A few scattered light flaws pages clean and crisp throughout very fine high quality paper they do not make it like this anymore...Bound with the original? calf boards and original spine laid down a very finely done and old reback. The text block is nearly perfect especially considering this bible is nearly 300 years old! Title page has some creasing as does the following page inner margin strengthened just on these two pages all other pages are perfect!....more

royal Quarto, 10" x 8", 3.5" thick.

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Bound in the finest original early 18th century binding: stunning blue morocco binding with crimson red inlaid surrounded by cherubim angels with extensive gold tooling and gold gilt pages and with central inset starburst "IHS" (In His Service) on both the front and rear boards (matching designs).  In the front of the Bible is a complete "Common Book of Prayer and Adminiftration of the Sacraments ... together with the Psalter or Psalms of David" (with title page) and frontispiece. Next "the Hiftorical Part of the Holy Bible or the Old and New Teftament Exactly and Compleatly Describ'd in above two hundred hiftorys Curiously Engrav'd by J. Cole from Defigns of y beft Masters...MDCCXIX" followed by the title page to the Old and New Testaments and the complete text of the King James Bible plus the Apocrypha illustrated throughout with many engravings, which are all four to a page and truly magnificent and detailed. Next an extensive index and tables and the "Whole Book of Psalms". A total of five title pages. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is almost in remarkable pristine condition. The binding is original and solid (handle with CARE!). There is some unavoidable light wear, some slight minor scuffs to the base of the boards and the rear board has a little more wear around the central design, some scattered (very light) internal wear and a few places of writing but really no flaws at all. Paper is clean, no tears, rips or stains. A beautiful example of the finest of English bookbinding from the early 18th century. A worth collector's (museum quality) Bible......more

6 x 4",  1.5" thick

GOOD (G) condition.

A rather unique and rare 1728 Book of Common Prayer printed in a parallel column presentation in English next to a Dutch (Nederlands) translation. Likely used by Dutch immigrants into the New World to help with the transition to the English languages and/or English refugees in the Netherlands. Both a Dutch and English title page: "The Book of Common Prayer and Administrafion of the Sacraments .... together with the Psalter .... English and Lowdutch ... Dordrecht MDCCXXVIII" The binding is getting fragile but is still holding fine (handle with care). The leather on the cover is partly loose, but all still present. Clean pages, all seem to be present. No writing expect for one small ownership note. A truly rare antique and historical treasure. ...more information...

9 1/2"  x 7", 4" thick!

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

As per the Title Page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and the New testaments: newly translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By his majesties special command. Appointed to be read in churches. Printed in the year MDCCXXX" (1730). Text in the King James Version plus the books of the Apocrypha. Bound with a new version of the Psalms of David, with music notation throughout. And a selection of hymns, from various authors, for the use of the English Reformed Church at Amsterdam. And: The Heidelberg catechism of the Reformed Christian Religion. And: The confession of faith of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands. Bound in acid stained leather (cats paw marbling ), with later red spine label and marbled endpapers, rubbed a little, some peeling on front board, tape reinforced hinges, a sound and handsome binding. Bible title, slight staining. Bible text, cropped into headlines throughout, no loss of the text proper but many headlines unreadable, clean and crisp throughout. An interesting Amsterdam Bible with relevant Amsterdam Reformed Church psalms. Hymns, etc.....more

15.25" x 10", 3.5" thick.

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A pulpit size (15.25" x 10"!) beautifully illustrated and well preserved 1738 antique Bible printed by the renowned "John Baskett, Printer to the King's Moft Excellent Majefty, London, M.DCC.XXXVIII.". The Bible has an astounding 95 full page engravings and 6 maps, including 3 large (undamaged!) fold out drawings of the Jewish Temple. A number of the maps are hand colored! It has brown leather covers (likely rebacked in the 19th century) with original endpapers and completely preserved gold-gilt pages. After the general title pages and the dedication "to the moft Hight and Mighty Prince James" the book starts with a Prayer Book, listing a series of tables, lists and calendars about feasts and prayers. Next a collection of full-page (some hand colored) maps and the complete KJV Old Testament, the Apocrypha and the New Testament (illustrated extensively throughout with full page engravings). At the end of the Bible an Index to the Holy Bible and various Tables are included. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is almost in pristine condition. The cotton-based, thick paper is somewhat off white (showing its age) but it is VERY CLEAN and there are NO age spots or others damages. No rips, tears, missing pages etc. The Bible is complete! It  has been rebacked in the past and the biding is SOLID.  The only critical remarks: the covers show some wear at the edges and the hinge for the front cover is getting fragile (handle with care!). The beautiful engravings and preservation give this Bible the quality and desirability of a museum piece!.....more information...

5" X 8" X 1 1/2".

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and administration of the Sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, according to the ufe of the Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be fung or faid in Churches. Printed at Cambridge by Joseph Bentham printer to the University, in 1756." Also has the Title for "the Liturgy of the Church of England, Illustrated with fifty-five Historical & Explanatory Sculptures, engraved by Mefs. Ravenett, Grignion, Scotin, Canott, Walker and Wryland. Published according to Act of Parliament. may 1ft, 1755. By Edw. Ryland." There is slight marginal loss to the top of the first title page. There is some interior foxing/age toning. The binding is cloth with gilt stamping to the spine (which is not the original binding). No writing, no other damages. Has been owned (and rebacked?) by the Library of the Philadelphia Divinity School (which is also imprinted on one of the pages). ...more

15" x 10", 3.75" thick.

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An elephant/pulpit size (15" x 10"!) beautifully preserved 1760 antique "Family Bible with Annotations and Parallel Scriptures containing: I. An interpretation of the difficult Phrases and Words; II. Parallel Scriptures both as to Matter and Words, with an analysis thereby shewing the Frame and Contexture of the Whole. To which is annex'd, the reduction of Jewish Weights, Coins and Meafures, to our English Standards and a Table of the Promises in Sculpture, by Samuel Clark ... M DCC LX"  ( 'Clark-Bible'). Bound in (the original full?) beautiful black leather binding. A very impressive and extensive Bible which includes a detailed and elaborate in-text commentary and lots of background information. See the many pictures. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is well preserved. The cotton-based, thick paper is somewhat off white (showing its age) but it is overall clean and supple and there are only some occasional age spots. No others damages. No rips, tears, missing pages etc. The Bible is complete!  The (original?) covers show some wear at the edges. The hinge for the front cover was professionally restored and the binding/covers are solid allow daily reading and use for years to come. ....more information...

10.25" x 9", 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A mid 1700's Holy Bible from the colonial revolution era, with also the complete text of the Apocryphal books of the Old Testament. The Bible's binding, spine and cover have been very professionally restored and are absolutely solid. Usually with these Antique Bibles you have to be very careful when opening the book, but this Bible is in such an excellent condition that you do not have to worry about that and you can use and read it as if it was brand new and not almost 250 years old. All pages seem to be present and apart from a  few damages to first few pages we did not notice any problems nor any writings or markings. Some foxing and yellowing as is quite normal for this age. The covers show some minor age related scuffs. In the front is an inscription to Lydia Copeland by her father. ...more details ...

15" x 10", 3.75" thick.

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A pulpit size (15" x 10"!) beautifully illustrated and well preserved 1781 antique "Royal Universal Family Bible" by "the Reverend John Herries, A.M. and Others". Bound in the original full calf binding. About 100 full page engravings throughout, each plate is individually dedicated to various Reverends, Deans, and Bishops. The frontispiece is dedicated "To His Moft Sacred Majesty George the Third; This Plate is Moft humbly Inscribed By his Majesty's moft dutiful Subject & Servant Jn. Herries." Including "Aprocrypha at Large; illustrated with Notes, Critical, Historical, Theological and Practical ... with practical reflections on each chapter." Also including a number of full page maps. This is a very impressive and extensive Bible which includes a detailed in-text commentary and lots of background information. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is wel preserved. The cotton-based, thick paper is somewhat off white (showing its age) but it is overall clean and supple and there are only some occasional age spots. No others damages. No rips, tears, missing pages etc. The Bible is complete!  The (original) covers show some wear at the edges and the hinge for the front cover is getting fragile (handle with care!). The beautiful engravings and preservation make this Bible a precious study book and/or collector's item......more information...

15 1/2" (!!) x 10 1/2" x 4"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

This is the Christian's New and Complete British Family Bible: being a new, clear, full and universal exposition and commentary on the Holy Scriptures, illustrated with valuable notes and annotations. It was compiled by Paul Wright in 1792. it contains 80 copper plates! This Bible contains the Old and New Testaments with the Apocrypha bound between the Testaments. It is complete including frontis and title page. Bound in the original full leather binding with a beautiful green label, raised bands on the spine. The spine has a small section missing out of the top right and some leather has been pieced in the section. Top joint is split on either side but the binding is holding extremely well. The pages are generally in good condition, some small worming through about 15 pages. very little browning and foxing overall throughout the Bible. A very well preserved and cared for antique, huge Bible! ...more 

5" x 3.25" x 3/8" inches thick

overall GOOD++ (G++) condition

A "curious hieroglyphic Bible; or, Select Passages in the Old and New Testaments, represented with emblematical figures ofr the Amusement of Youth: designed chiefly to familiarize tender Age, in a pleafing and diverting Manner, with the early Ideas of the Holy Scriptures; to which are subjoined, A fhort Account of the Lives of the Evangelists and other Pieces, illuftrated with Cuts." Sewn binding is very tight. Paper boards are worn and faded but holding well. All woodcuts are present with the exception of four found on pages 117/118 and 119/120 which have been cut out. Pages are clean without foxing or staining. Some engravings are stronger than others. The rear endpaper is present. There does not appear to have been a front one. The front pastedown
has a bookplate of Richard Carlyon Coode. A beautiful little book. ...more details ...

each volume (2): 10.8" x 9.1", 3.2" thick.

VERY GOOD (VG) - close to EXCELLENT condition.

A rare & much sought 1804 bible, presented in a two volume full leather set, complete and adorned with fifty fine engravings all of which are in excellent condition. Also contains the complete text of the Apocrypha! The pages of both volumes are remarkably clear & bright, virtually no foxing, a strong binding, well held pages & unexpectedly good spines. The heavy covers are very secure though the hinges manifest their more than two centuries old usage, some creasing wear to the endpapers at the inner hinges, corners are rounded & rubbed, edges quite good, no dampstains, rips or text marks. Full leather boards evenly age-rubbed with some nicks & the start of weaknesses to the head & tail of the hinges. Yet both volumes remain very strong and reliable, quite easy to handle after 208 years of use. A highly desirable set. ...more details ...

miniature bible: 2" x 1.5" (!), about 1/2" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition

This is a nice example of this rare miniature edition of this delightful book “Dewdrops” which gives a quote from the Bible for each day of the Year, bound in 
FULL LEATHER BINDING with gilt lined decoration, page edges gilded all-round. The leather binding is in very good condition with some mild bowing to the boards, leather joints in good order with no cracking, internally some rolling of corners to opening and closing few pages, a few light marks else contents generally in good clean condition. A remarkable and rare ancient treasure! ...more details ...

10.5" x 9", 4" thick.

GOOD (G) condition

An attractive 200 years old Holy bible, with a number of large fold-out maps and "embellished with twenty five engravings".  This Bible also contains the complete text of the Apocrypha, and has an extensive family section tracing back the "Van Buskirk" - "Van Boskerck" family (likely Dutch descent) to 1792. It has a brown leather cover and the thicker (cotton based) paper usually found in these older Bibles. There is some minor wear to the covers and spine but all are firmly attached and the title label is in great shape. There is some foxing throughout and some folds to some of the maps but everything is attached.  ...more details ...

6" x 4", about 1" thick

GOOD (G) condition

Small leather book containing Bible verses collected by subjects. From the title page: "a Compendium of the Religious Doctrines, Religious and Moral Precepts, Historical and Descriptive Beauties of the Bible with a separate moral selection from the Apocrypha: being a transcripts of the received text: intended for the use of Families and Schools...by Rodolphus Dickinson, Esq. Author of law tracts, geographic publications, &c., Greenfield, Mass. Published by the compiler...1815" Cover is leather (and without marking as so often with Bibles from the early 1800's) but does show some wear. Pages are browning & yellowing from age (almost 200 years!!) and some have chipped edges. No writing on the pages. The binding is solid. ...more 

18" x 11" x 4" thick

GOOD (G) condition

First American edition of one of the largest Bible printed: The Columbian Family and Pulpit Bible; being a corrected and improved American edition of the popular English Family Bible; with...notes and annotations...from Poole, Brown, Doctors A. Clark, Coke, Scott, Doddridge, etc. With numerous editions, in the present work, from... Michaelis, Lowth, Newcombe, Blaney, Horsely, Campbell, Gerard, Macknight, etc....First American edition...Printed by J H.A.Frost, Published by Joseph Teal; Boston 1822. Huge, large letter print with extensive in-text commentary and multiple engravings plus some maps. Plus Apocrypha. Original leather covers, new/restored leather spine.  It has been rebound, so the bindings are solid as well as the covers. It can be opened and read without any problems. Frontispiece is missing as well as the first blank pages and over half of the title page. There are about 6 pages ripped throughout the Bible with some text loss.  There is also browning on a number of the pages, mostly in the Apocrypha as well as other toning spots and other minor damages.  ...more 

6.6 x 4.25 x 1.6" inches thick

GOOD (G) condition

From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments translated out of the original tongues with the former translations diligently compared and revised. Hartford: Printed for Hudson and Co. by W. Hudson and L. Skinner, 1823." Small leather book containing the Old and New Testaments. Cover is leather (and without marking as so often with Bibles from the early 1800's) but does show some wear. Pages are browning & yellowing from age (almost 200 years!!) and some have chipped edges. The binding is not great - it is holding but is getting delicate/fragile. Handle this antique book with care.. A precious old Bible. ...more details ...

10.3" x 8.5" x 3" inches thick

overall VERY GOOD (VG) condition

This beautiful comprehensive Bible (with many additional study aids) is in a VERY GOOD condition. All pages are tightly bound. All pages are crisp and clean. There is hardly any coloring on the pages with the exception of a age/color spot throughout this thick Bible. The spine and cover of the book are also in Very Good condition. Bound in full brown leather with minimal rubbing in the corners, edges and spine. The title "Bagster's Comprehensive Bible" and the place of publishing ("London") are impressed in gilt to the spine. ...more details ...

5 1/2" x 3 1/2", 1" thick.

VERY GOOD (VG) condition

A beautifully bound 1826 Book of Common Prayer (together with the Psalter) and 1827 Collection of Psalms with a 'gothic' stained glass window design brown leather cover. Separate tiles for the BCP and the Psalms. Beautiful decorations on the covers and spines. Gold gilt pages. It is complete, without any noticeable damages. There is hardly any wear to the covers and spine and all are firmly attached. Paper is clean and crisp. Some ownership scribbles on the first blank page. Very attractive. ...more details ...

10.5" x 8", 2.25" thick (each volume)

GOOD -  VERY GOOD (G-VG) condition

An attractive 2 volume set of the 1835 Cottage Bible, "embellished with Maps and Engravings". VERY extensive commentary notes included! Plain leather covers. Per the title page: "The Cottage Bible and Family Expositor; containing the Old and New Testaments, with practical expositions and explanatory notes by Thomas Williams ... to which are added, the references and marginal readings of the Polyglott Bible, together with original notes, and selections from Bagster's comprehensive Bible, and other standard works, introductory and concluding remarks on each book of the Old and New testaments, and a valuable chronological index... complete in two volumes..." The family pages section has not been filled in. It has plain brown leather covers and the thicker (cotton based) paper usually found in these older Bibles. There is wear to the covers and spine but all are firmly attached (hinge is starting to wear - so handle with care!). There is some foxing/brown spots throughout but everything is attached. No writing on any of the pages. ...more details ...

1843 English Version of the Polyglott Bible 

6" x 3.5" sized, 1.3 inches thick, about 800 pages.

GOOD (G) condition.

A 'pocket' sized Bible in GOOD condition. Leather with gold gilt edges and lettering.  Shelf worn but overall good condition.  Pages have some occasional foxing but nothing more than to be expected. Some illustrations. Inscribed on the front 'Mary Gray', assumed to be the original owner.  Some other Gray family names inside the front cover.  ...more details ...  

1844 Oxford University Press Bible with Clasp - Lock

5.25" x 3.75"

GOOD (G) - VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the Bible's title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches...M.DCCC.XLIV". There is some writing on the inside front cover, the rest of the pages are unmarked and clean. Very minor staining. Solid binding and cover. Bible has a metal clasp/lock which is complete and operational.  ...more details ...  

1846 Old-fashion Large Family Holy Bible

13.25" x 11.5" x almost 3"

GOOD (G) condition.

A real old-fashion, LARGE (13.25" x 11.5") Bible, one which would site on the table and be read out-load by the father of the house.  GOOD condition King James version leather bound bible. Beautiful big book with some light wear as seen in photos. The binding is good, tight and pages are gold edged with  no issues. Some (age related) staining on the pages. No writing or damaged pages, except for a note on the second page and some entries on the family record pages between the Testaments.  ...more details ...

11.375" x 9.5" x 3" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition

From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: together with the Apocrypha: Translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, with Canne's marginal notes and references, to which are added an Index; an Alphabetic Table of all the names in the Old and New Testaments with their significations; Tables of Scripture weight, measures, and coins, &c. Concord, N.H.: Published by Luther Roby. 1850"  Includes a number of full-page engravings. The Bible's binding, spine and cover have been very professionally restored and are absolutely solid. Usually with these Antique Bibles you have to be very careful when opening the book, but this Bible is in such an excellent condition that you do not have to worry about that and you can use and read it as if it was brand new and not almost 160 years old. All pages are tightly bound. The paper is thick cotton -based and solid. No writing (except family pages) and no tears or other damages. Some age-related coloring.  ...more details ...

11.5" x 10.5" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD+ (VG+) condition

One of the earliest extensively illustrated Antique Family Bibles published (before the civil war). Well preserved gold embossed leather covers and spine and gold-gilt pages. The brass clasp works fine. Various full page engravings throughout the Bible. As per the title page: " ...The Authorized Version... A General Introduction, containing disquisitions on the genuineness, authenticity, and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; various divisions and marks of distinction in the sacred writings; ancient versions; coins, weights and measures various sects among the Jews; Introductions and Concluding remarks to each book; the Parallel Passages....Philological and Explanatory Notes...A Chronological Index...an Index of Subjects contained in the Old and New Testaments and an index to the notes, introductions and concluding remarks..." It can  be used and opened easily (as a daily reader) as its bindings and the spine/covers have been professionally restored. There is NO writing on any of the pages. There are NO ripped or missing pages. Some age spots on the first pages, but very clean from there on. There is some very slight wear to the edges of the covers and areas on the leather. An Antique Family Bible ready for many generations.  ...more details ...

1851 Book of Common Prayer, Church of England and Ireland

4" x 2.75", 1" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A well preserved Book of Common Prayer and Psalms of David with in a back leather cover and a small metal clasp lock. From the title page: "The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England and Ireland together with the Psalter and Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sun or said in Churches ; and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating Bishops, Priests , and Deacons."  Paper is gold gilt. Bindings are strong and very solid, it opens easily. Hardly any foxing, a few minor damages (tear, wrinkles) to a few pages in the front of the book, the rest looks fine. The leather covers and the clasp/lock are in good shape. In the front it shows the signature of J. Reid.  ...more details ...

6.5" x 4.5" x 1.5" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition

An exquisite luxury 1853 Holy Bible, printed by Eyre and Spottiswood bound in a full brown leather fine binding, with deep and exquisite blindstamped/tooled decoration to both boards and spine. The spine has five thick raised bands, 'Holy Bible" in gilt lettering to the second panel, and the page fore edges are lavishly decorated in gilt gaufferred patterns. There is further gily decoration to the edges of the boards and inner board edges. It contains several full and double sided color maps! As per the title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in Churches ... M.DCC.LIII" Also including an Index and the Psalms in Metre. he condition is EXCELLENT, and the only (very minor) blemishes are light rubbing to areas of binding and its extremities {corners, edges}, and very occasional light spots of foxing here and there Otherwise condition is faultless, both boards are securely attached with no splitting or weakness to hinges, the leather binding is fully intact with no loss of leather, and text block is firm and secure also, with no missing, detached, or loose pages.  ...more details ...

1854 Holy Bible by Oxford University Press

6" x 3.5" sized, 1.3 inches thick, about 800 pages.

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

Excellent condition King James (says Prince James inside) version leather bound bible printed in 1854 and presented to Mr. S.N. Davis on 1-22-1860 by Sabbath School Class. Very exquisite, beautiful book with some light wear as seen in photos. The binding is excellent, tight and pages are gold edged with absolutely no issues. The bookmarker is also in excellent working order. This a very remarkable bible which tells it's own little story. Inside the front cover is a pasted paper with the names written in ink of 5 men and the inscription of "Feb. 22, 1860. The next page has the inscription written in ink, "Affectionately presented to Mr. S. N. Davis by his Sabbath school class, 1860."     ...more details ...

11.5" x 9.5" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD+ (VG+) condition

A very early extensively illustrated Antique Family Bible published before the civil war. Gold embossed leather covers and gold-gilt pages. More than one-thousand engravings throughout the Bible. As per the title page: "The Pictorial Bible being the Old and New testaments according to the Authorized Version: illustrated with more than onethousand engravings representing the historical events, after celebrated pictures; the landscape scenes, from original drawings or from authentic engraving; and the subjects of natural history, costume, and antiquities, from the best sources." Also noticed a large, detailed fold-out map (small tear) and a section for recording family events (partly filled out for the Wakeman family). The Bible be used and opened easily and used as a daily reader as its bindings and the spine/covers have been professionally restored. Apart from the dedication on the first page and the family record, there is NO writing on any of the pages. There are NO ripped or missing pages. Some age spots on the first pages, but very clean from there on. There is some wear to the edges of the covers (esp. at the bottom corner of the back cover) and areas on the leather. A well preserved antique illustrated Bible!  ...more

1857 American Bible Society - Holy Bible

6" x 4" x 1.75" thick

GOOD (G) condition.

Brown leather cover and spine with hold letter imprint of 'Holy Bible'. From the title page of this Bible: "the Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments ... New York: American Bible Society, instituted in the year 1816. 1857" A 'hand' sized Bible in used but GOOD condition.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear and the binding is still pretty solid. Some scribbles in the front of the Bible.     ...more details ...

1858 Pictorial Expository Family Bible, with plates and color maps

10.25 x 7", 2.5" thick.

VERY GOOD++ (VG++) condition.

A very attractive "Pictorial Expository Family Bible" with extensive "notes, critical, explanatory, practical: by John Campbell, D.D.", beautifully bounded in an attractive deeply embossed calf binding with raised bands and a label, and all edges gilt. Printed in M.DCCC.LVIII. This large octavo Bible is complete with 5 color maps and 8 engravings and contains a "concise Biblical Cyclopedia" (over 70 pages). Bible is complete, without any noticeable damages (apart from a minor repair to the tile page). There is hardly any wear to the covers and spine and all are firmly attached. Paper is clean and crisp. Very attractive Bible.     ...more details ...

1858 Four Volume, large letter New Testament

9.5" x 6.5" x 3/4" thick (each volume)

GOOD (G) condition.

A rather rare 4-volume, large letter New Testament of 1858. Each volume has a black leather cover and spine with gold letter imprint of 'New Testament'. From the title page of this Bible: "the New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated out of the former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised." The 4 volumes are in used but GOOD condition.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear and the back cover of volume III is detached.      ...more details ...

5 1/2" x 3 1/2", 1 1/2" thick.

EXCELLENT (E) condition

A beautifully bound 1859 Book of Church Services with a complete New Testament and the Psalms of David. Bound in a remarkable binding of a very fine cross claps with detailed black leather boards with gold inlaid to he inner covers and gold gilt page edges. Separate title pages all in chromolithographs in mint condition. It is complete, without any noticeable damages. There is hardly any wear to the covers and spine and all are firmly attached. Paper is clean and crisp. Some ownership scribbles on the first blank page. Very attractive.. ...more details ...

1859 American Bible Society Holy Bible with Clasp

5.5" x 4".

GOOD (G) -  VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the Bible's title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." The antique Bible is in a overall GOOD - VERY GOOD condition. There is some writing on the inside front cover, the rest of the pages are unmarked and clean. No staining. Outside cover is intact (but handle with care). Bible has a metal clasp which is complete and operational.    ...more details ...

1859 Antique Leather Bound Holy Bible with Clasp

5.5" x 3 1/2"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the Bible's title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's special command, appointed to be read in churches....MDCCCLIX"  Antique Leather Bound 1859 Pocket bible Signed by Esther Crosby Christmas 1860 and then Helen M Whitbeck December 1925. Brass hasp is in excellent condition. Gold gilt pages and covers. Some wear on the covers.  ...more details ...

1860 Leather Cottage Polyglott Testament with fold-out maps

6" x 4" x 1.25" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the title page of this New Testament Bible: "The Cottage Polyglott Testament: according to he Authorized Version with Notes, Original and Selected; likewise Introductory and Concluding Remarks to each book,, Polyglott References and marginal Readings, Chronological Table, Geographical Index and Maps, adapted to Bible Classes, Sunday Schools and Christians Generally" Includes several pull out maps. Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Fold out maps undamaged (rare to find). Cover shows signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is OK (handle with care).  ...more 

1860 Leather Pocket Bible with Brass Trim and Clasp

5.5" x 3.5" x 1.25" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the title page of this 1860 Bible: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments". Full brown morocco leather with decorative border fitted brass trim with decorative leaves and clasp. All edge gilt. Gilt lettered spine. Hinges in very good condition. Brass working clasp. Brass trim on back board is a little bet, but fits fine. Trim on back has small areas of greenish tint.  All edge gilt. Inscription on right front end paper. Firm hinges. Pages tight and bright. A few tiny dog ears ....more 

1862 The English Hexapla - Greek, Wycliffe, Tyndale, Cranmer, Geneva, Rheims and KJV NT Bible

5.5" x 3.5" x 1.25" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A very remarkable and rather unique 19th century 'The English Hexapla - exhibiting six important English translations of the New Testament Scriptures, WICLIF (M.CCC.LXXX), TYNDALE (M.D.XXXIV), CRANMER [the Great Bible] (M.D.XXXIX), GENEVAN (M.D.LVII), ANGLO-RHEMISH (M.D.LXXXII), AUHTORISED (M.DC.XI) ... preceded by a History of English Translations and Translators." Beautifully bound in the original full black morocco, gold gilt pages, 5 raised band spine with title and publishers imprint in gold. An amazing resource for a parallel study of the 6 major translations from the English Bible translations history, including the Great and Geneva Bible that played a very important role in the translation of the original King James and also including the complete Greek text of the New Testament. This Bible can also be used and opened fairly easily as its bindings are solid. There is NO writing, no damages or missing pages nor any staining. The pages are remarkably crisp and clean. Some expected light wear and some light scuffs to the bindings.....more 

5 1/4" x 3 1/2", 1 1/2" thick.

VERY GOOD (VG) condition

A full leather, tooled binding 1863 Book of  Common Prayer with a complete New Testament and the Psalms of David. Bound with very detailed covers and spine. Brass edges to the boards as well as a brass central clasp. Separate title pages for the Book of Common Prayer, the New Testament and the New Version of the Psalms of David. It is complete, without any noticeable damages. There is hardly any wear to the covers and spine and all are firmly attached. Paper is clean and crisp. First (15 or so?) pages are somewhat loose/coming loose. Some ownership scribbles on the first blank page.  ...more details ...

1860ies English Version of the Polyglot Bible

9" x 7.25" sized, 1.5 inches thick, .

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

Also contains a large pull out chronological chart of the Bible versus world events and a number of (color) maps plus lots of study aids, like: overviews and tables, chronologies, comparisons, harmony of the four gospels, prophecies, names, Jewish groups and factions, Jewish colander and indices.  Leather with gold gilt edges and lettering.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is solid, this Bible is ready to be used again.  ...more details ...

1866 Holy Bible, American Bible Society

9.2" x 6.4" x 3" inches thick, .

GOOD (G) condition.

Nice large antique Bible. From the Bible's title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, New York, American Bible Society, instituted in the year MDCCCXVI". Included a clean/unmarked family register section in between both testaments. There is some writing on the inside front cover, the rest of the pages are unmarked and clean, including the family register pages. Some minor staining. Outside cover is intact (but handle with care) and has some wear and scuffs. Overall an antique Bible in a very usable condition.  ...more details ...

1868 New Testament Bible

5" x 3 1/4" x 3/4" thick .

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A complete New Testament from 1868, printed by the American Bible Society. Solid binding, no tears or other damages. Some discoloring due to age. Scuffs and wear to the covers..  ...more details ...

1869 Mint Beautiful Binding Holy Bible

6" x 4" x 1.5" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Beautiful brown leather, gold decorated cover and spine with hold letters imprint of 'Holy Bible'. From the title page of this Bible: "the Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments ... New York: American Bible Society, 1869." Likely hardly ever used or even opened. Pages are undamaged, crisp and no observed staining or foxing.  Clean and ready for a new owner.  ...more

1870 Wooden Bound Book of Common Prayer, New Testament, clasp

5" x 3.3",  1.9" thick

GOOD (G) condition.

A very nice and beautifully bound combination Church book for the Church of England, containing a complete Book of Common Prayers, Proper Lessons to be read at Church and the complete New Testament and the Psalter. The condition is overall fairly good, and the worst case of any blemish is that the back board appears to have been discreetly repaired and reattached with glue, although securely attached now. Also there is light surface wear and scratches to the wooden boards, and there is rubbing to the edges of leather spine. The clasp is in perfect working movement. The contents are very very clean and bright throughout with no foxing or marking to pages whatsoever, and only real blemish is that the title page to book of cp is missing, but otherwise all other pages are present and intact with no damage.  ...more details ...

1870 Color illustrated Douay Rheims Roman Catholic Bible

7" x 5" x 2.5"  thick, .

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A well-preserved Roman Catholic antique Bible from 1870 with gold embossed and decorated covers and spine with 5 raised bands with the text 'Holy Bible'. The text of this Bible is the so called Douay-Rheims Bible (or Doway Rheims Bible or D-R Bible), which is an English translation from the Latin Vulgate "by the Ven. Richard Challoner, Bishop of Debra,k with his annotations for clearing up the principal difficulties of Holy writ." Illustrated with about 15 (rare for those days!) chromolithographs (color engravings) of various Bible scenes. Gold gilt pages. The Bible's binding has been professionally restored and its spine and cover are in great shape. All pages are present, no tears, no foxing/coloring or any other kind of damages. Some family register notes on some of the blank pages in the Bible. No writing anywhere else in the Bible. The covers and spine shows some fairly minor age related scuffs and wear.  ...more details ...

1870ies Leather Bound Victorian Pocket Bible with Maps, Index

4" x 5 1/2 " x 1 1/2" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

Deep brown leather bound Bible, with a tooled leather spine and protective flaps folding over the gilt paper edges: a travelling pocket Bible. From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments; translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's Special Command."  It is illustrated with lightly colored maps throughout plus it has a copious, very comprehensive index (about 300 pages!). Binding is solid, this Bible is ready to be used again. There is light rubbing to the corners of the leather binding and some slight feint foxing on just a few of the pages. There are no marks on the pages (apart from a hand written dedication in the front of the Bible).  ...more details ...  

1874 Illustrated Holy Bible with Study Aids 

7" x 5.25" sized, 2 inches thick, .

VERY GOOD (G) condition.

A beautifully illustrated antique Bible in VERY GOOD condition. Numerous illustrations and (color) maps. Cover: decorative stamped brown cloth with gilt titles. Gilt page ends, some external rubbing (nothing out of the ordinary for its age). Solid binding, no missing pages, no foxing.    ...more details ... 

5" x 3 1/2", 1 1/2" thick.

EXCELLENT (E) condition

In a full leather brass clasp binding:  a ca. 1875 Book of  Common Prayer for the Church of England with a complete New Testament. Bound with beautiful chocolate brown covers with double lines and spine and "Church Services" in gold on the front cover. Brass central clasp. Separate title pages for the Book of Common Prayer and the New Testament. Bible is complete, without any noticeable damages. There is hardly any wear to the covers and spine and all are firmly attached. Paper is clean and crisp. Some ownership scribbles on the first blank page. Very attractive and ready to be used again. ...more details ...

1878 American Bible Society Holy Bible

5.5" x 3.5"

GOOD (G) condition.

From the Bible's title page: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." The book is in a overall GOOD condition. Covers showing moderate wear, a few notes on the first page but apart from that this Bible is clean and does not look like heavy used. Front cover is starting to get a little loose. A very good clean antique Bible. ...more details ...

1880ies Oxford Holy Bible with many Study Aids and Maps

8" x 5.5",  2.3" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very nice and very well preserved study Bible with color maps from the 1880ies. From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: to which are appended - notes analytical, chronological, historical and geographical; a Biblical index; Concordance; Dictionary of Scripture proper names; a series of Maps; and a Compendium of Scripture Natural History." About 1000 pages of Bible text and an additional 340+ pages of study aids and other information. Solid protective black leather cover with gold gilt paper edges. Binding is strong and very solid, the Bible open easily. Pages have some occasional foxing but nothing more than to be expected. Minor 'wear' to the leather covers. A ready-to-use antique study Bible! ...more details ...

1880ies Sunday School Teacher's edition of the Bible with color maps

6.5" x 4.5" x 1.75" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A second half of the 19th century very complete Sunday School Teacher's edition of the Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testament. At the end of the Bible is a separate section of about 425 pages with "helps to the study of the Bible: including analytical notes and summaries of the several books; historical, chronological and geographical tables; lists of animals, birds, reptiles, plants etc. found in Scripture; tables of weights, measures, time and money; words obsolete or ambiguous; together with an index, concordance, dictionary and a series of maps". Brown leather cover with protective flaps. Gold gilt pages and inscription on the spine. Binding is in good shape, all pages are attached, covers are solidly attached.  Some scuffs and wear to the covers/spine. Print is easy to read. Overall very clean and ready to use again....more ...

1881 Comparative New Testament

7.6" x 5.6" x 1.5"

FAIR (F) condition.

"Comparative edition of the New Testament  ... containing the Authorized Version, commonly called the 'King James Version' and the New Revised Version. arranged in Parallel Columns for comparison and reference." Covers showing moderate wear, pages have some very light staining, there are 2 or 3 pages in here that a child has gone through and scribbled in pencil over, so the readability of the text is interfered with a bit on a couple pages. Front cover is starting to get a little loose.  ...more details ...

1883 Bible, Book of Common Prayers, and more

5" x3.5",  1.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very nice and very well preserved combination Bible - Church book for the Church of England, containing a complete Book of Common Prayers, Proper Lessons to be read at Church  and the complete New Testament (with a reading schedule). Overall an estimated 1200+  pages. Solid protective black leather cover with gold gilt paper edges. Binding is strong and very solid (the binding on the first pages is becoming somewhat fragile), the Bible opens easily. Pages have some occasional foxing but nothing more than to be expected. Minor 'wear' to the leather covers. A ready-to-use antique study Bible! Dedication text to Elizabeth A. Reid by her parents (1883) in the front of this Bible and also a special prayer for the 'sons of Australia' in the inside of the front cover (see pictures).  ...more details ...

1885 King James Holy Bible with Color Maps

4 3/4" X 6 1/2" X 1 3/4"

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E) condition.

The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New-Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues and with the Former translations Diligently Compared and Revised. Printed by the American Bible Society, 1885. Both General & New Testament Titles present. This is an unique edition with protective binding (that is in excellent shape and has flaps that protect the edge of the pages) and has 8 colored Maps at the rear. Solid protective black leather cover with gold gilt paper edges. Binding is strong and very solid, the Bible opens easily. The interior is generally in excellent condition with a small tear (hole) on the inner margin of the first Title. The binding is black morocco and almost looks like new!  ...more details ...

1885 Book of Common Prayers and Church Hymns

4" x3",  (each book)

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A very nice and very well preserved combination of 2 'pocket-size' books: the Book of Common Prayers and Church Hymns store together in a leather pouch. From the various title pages: "The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England together with the Psalter and Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sun or said in Churches ; and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating Bishops, Priests , and Deacons." and "Church Hymns, published under the direction of the tracts committee". These two old books are in  EXCELLENT condition. Both covers, as well as the pouch are black leather. Paper is gold gilt. Bindings are strong and very solid, both books opens easily. No foxing, no damages. The leather covers are in excellent shape.   ...more details ...

ca 1890 Bagster Polyglot Bible with protective flaps and maps

6.5" x 4.5" x 1.35" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

Bagster's Polyglot Bible, from the title page : "The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments According to the Authorized version being the English Version of Bagster's Polyglot Bible with References, maps, and a Number of Valuable Aides to the Study of the Bible, Multae terrieolis linguae, coelestibus una, London: Samuel Bagster and Sons, Limited, New York: James Pott and Co. Pearl 16mo." There is no printing date but it is inscribed as a gift in 1891. The edges are gold gilt, the cover is leather, there are color maps at the back. Full black morocco, hinges in very good condition.  All edge gilt. Inscription on right front end paper. Firm hinges. Pages tight and bright. Some wear to the covers.     ...more details ...

ca 1890 International Teachers Edition Bible and Study Aids

 7" x 4.75" x 1.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

Holy Bible, "International Teacher's Edition, the Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments....containing eighty thousand original and selected parallel references and marginal readings" bound together with  an extensive "Bible Readers' Manual: Aids to Biblical Study for Students of the Holy Scriptures". This last section of about 300 pages has essays, tables, plates and maps with background information and additional study aids. The Bible has a black leather cover with protective flaps, gold gilt pages and 'Holy Bible' in gold inscribed on the spine. Full black morocco, hinges in fairly good condition.  All edge gilt. Inscription on right front end paper and some family records in the back. Pages tight and bright. Some wear to the covers, especially the flaps.     ...more details ...

1890 Eyre and Spottiswoode Holy Bible with color maps

6" x 4" x 1.75" thick

FAIR (F)  condition.

From the title page of this Bible: "the Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments ... Appointed to be read in churches. Printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode, Printers to the Queen's most excellent Majesty." With a number of color maps in the back of the Bible. A 'hand' sized Bible in used but FAIR condition.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear and the binding is is still fine but starting to show signs of its age. Some scribbles and small tears.      ...more details ...

1893 Set of a Book of Common Prayer and a Hymnal

3 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 5/8" thick (each book)

Good (G)  condition.

A set of two small (matching) books: the Book of Common Prayer (according to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America) and the Hymnal (revised an enlarged). Dark leather covers, gold gilt pages and gold gilt inscriptions on the spines. Binding is in good shape, all pages are attached, covers are solidly attached (handle with care).  Some age related coloring and scuffs and wear to the covers/spine. Print is easy to read. Two nice antique Bible books. ...more details ...

1894 large print Church Lessons Bible

12.5" x 10" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

Leather cover, gold gilt pages. From the title page of this Bible: "The Church-Lessons Bible containing the Old and New Testaments with the books of the Apocrypha, marked throughout as appointed to be read in churches". Very well preserved and clean, large print - very easy to read - study Bible from the end of the 19th century. Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is solid, this Bible is ready to be read and used again!        ...more details ...

1895 Self-Pronouncing Teacher's Combination Bible with color maps

8" x 6" x 1.75" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the title page of this Bible: "The Self-Pronouncing Sunday School Teachers' Combination Bible showing in simple form all changes, additions and omission made by the revisers in the King James Edition ... with the Standard Helps to the Study of the Bible" Also contains a number of (color) maps plus lots of study aids, like: overviews and tables, chronologies, comparisons, harmony of the four gospels, prophecies, names, Jewish groups and factions, Jewish calendar and indices and so on. Frontispiece showing the 'visit of the wise men'. Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is solid (first page is a little lose), this Bible is ready to be read and used again!     ...more details ...

1890ies illustrated extensive Study Bible with fold-out maps and many other study aids

7" x 5" x 1.5" thick 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A remarkable and rather rare extensive Study Bible, illustrated with numerous full page pictures and many study aids like a collection of color fold-out study maps with links to Scripture verses and various other inserts. Also at the end of the Bible a separate 'Helps to the Study of the Bible' section with lots of tables, historical overviews, indices summaries, background information, more maps and so on. Truly remarkable! This Bible has a dark brown leather cover with protective flaps, gold glit pages and gold gilt inscription to the front cover and the spine. Binding is in good shape, all pages are attached, covers are solidly attached.  Some minor scuffs and wear to the covers/spine. Very clean and ready to use again.  ...more details ...

ca 1910, The Bible and it's Story - Taught by Picture Lessons (10 volume set)

10 1/4" x 7" x 1 1/8" (each book)

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Amazing and beautiful set of 10 volumes telling 'The Bible and it's Story - Taught by Picture Lessons'.  Each book is illustrated with wonderful Bible story scenes, and each illustration has a tissue cover page with a short description of the work/scene. These pictures are derived from great artists and include such works as Michelangelo's Ceiling Paintings, as well as other well known and not so well known artists: Julius Schnorr, Charles Baron de Steuben, Rubens, Gustave Doré, Edward Armitage, De Bar, Alexander Cabanel, Horst, Salvatore Rosa, Edward von Gebhardt, Pedro de Moya, Jacobi Carrucci and many others. They cover all of the books of the Bible, old and new testament. Each book has about 192 pages (not counting the illustrations), the total set has 1926 pages (plus an estimated 700+ full page engravings/photo's) and the back of the last has a study section that is separate in the numbering of the pages. The covers and spine are dark green in color (cloth) with gold printed titles and the edges of the pages are gold gilt. Each volume opens with a beautiful frontispiece. There are no missing pages, stains, pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The bindings are solid and tight. The covers are undamaged and just some very slight wear. A VERY HANDSOME and special Bible set.    ...more details ...

1910s Douay Rheims Roman Catholic Bible with color maps

8" x 6" x 1.75" thick

GOOD (G) condition.

From the title page of this Bible: "The Holy Bible translated from the Latin Vulgate diligently compared with the Hebrew, Greek, and other editions in divers languages. The Old Testament was first published by the English college at Douay, A.D. 1609, The New Testament was first published by the English college at Rheims, A.D. 1582, this edition contains annotations, references, an historical and chronological index, many maps and illustrations, published with the imprimatur and approbation of His Eminence John Cardinal Farley, archbishop of New York." A 'regular book' sized Catholic Bible in GOOD condition.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Cover shows moderate signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is solid (front cover hinge and the spine are somewhat lose - handle with care).     ...more details ...

1920ies Little Leather Library 30 volume Antique Bible Set in cedar box

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A rather unique and very attractive thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented in a beautiful cedar chest. The condition of the books varies from GOOD (G) to EXCELLENT (E). A few books have somewhat loose binding (esp. the Exodus book, volume 3) but most a in a very good condition. Some creases and signs of wear (as to be expected). No writing in the books, no staining or other damages. Overall a VERY UNIQUE set!  ...more details ...

1920ies complete 30 volume Little Leather Library Bible

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An attractive and appealing thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented in a handcrafted book rack. On one side of the rack is a wooden cross. All books are in VERY GOOD condition, covers and pages are intact. Some pages are yellowing but all pages are legible. There are no pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The wear of the books is consistent with the age of the books. A hard-to-find gem!.  ...more 

1920ies complete 30 volume Little Leather Library Bible

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An attractive and appealing thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented in a handcrafted book rack. On one side of the rack is a wooden cross. All books are in VERY GOOD condition, covers and pages are intact. Some pages are yellowing but all pages are legible. There are no pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The wear of the books is consistent with the age of the books. A hard-to-find gem!.  ...more 

1920ies Little Leather Library 30 vol. complete Bible Set in book rack

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A rare and appealing thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented in an old, handcrafted two tier book rack. On one side of the rack is a miniature old wooden cross also a illustration of Jesus holding a lamb. The other side of the rack has a picture of Moses after he received the 10 commandments. All books are in VERY GOOD condition, covers and pages are intact. Some pages are yellowing but all pages are legible. There are no pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The wear of the books is consistent with the age of the books. These books are a real collector’s item and will make a nice addition to any library or book collection.  ...more