12/18/2022 0 Comments Pictorial family bible 1892![]() ![]() A beautifully and brightly illustrated full morocco family Bible, in an impressive full morocco binding with metal clasps. Two "pages" as frames for Family Portraits. The pages for Marriages, Births, Deaths and Memoranda still clean. Slight foxing on the first pages at the beginning and at the end. Signature, in beautiful handwriting, on the inside of the front board. The front board a bit worn compared to the rear which is in perfect condition. The fold-out have a tear at the lower part. Gilt lettering and decorations on the spine. Indentation on both boards with "Holy Bible" blind stamped and with gilt lettering. Elaborate design with blind stamped gilt decorations all over. Whole leather (brown) with 2 centimetres thick boards. Supplemental section has an interesting piece, with charts, on horology: 'Extract from the Judges in Horology', from the 1879-1880 Sydney International Exhibition', with three charts which compare the performance of top watchmakers of the time. Other topics in this issue of the always thoroughly illustrated Scribner's Monthly - almost all thoroughly illustrated with engravings - are: About England with (Charles) Dickens, Fra Girolamo Savonarola, The French Republic, Canada, Whippoorwills, the Grandissimes, Peter the Great, Curiosities of Advertising, American Diplomacy, Rivers (superb engravings), and the etchings of Seymour Haden. Fascinating reading, and the writing has a ring of authenticity to it, un-hyped and oddly down-to-earth, direct and sincere and simple for the language of the day - though I am certainly no expert on the subject. Dickinson's article, "The Book of Mormon", dealing with the claim of the daughter of Reverend Solomon Spaulding that her father had, in fact, written a work which was subsequently usurped by Joseph Smith for the creation of the Book of Mormon. The original issue, in wraps - not from the hardbound aggregations - of the August,1880 issue which contains Ellen E. Contents extraordinarily clean and bright. A Strong Very Good, or a bit more, with even a virtually complete spine (albeit end-tweaked -see scan). No, that's not a crease at lower right - that's a bit of flippancy in Scribner's Holiday Issue cover design. Some chipping along bottom edge, some soiling. 9.75" x 6.5", original pale lavender wraps perfect-bound wraps, 8 pp. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, August 1880. Please practice patience and understanding as we all work together to ensure everyone is safe.Original Wraps. Alcohol wipes and hand sanitizer will be available. We will provide them if you do not have them. Everyone will be required to wear masks and gloves. You will need to review and sign a wellness affidavit and allow a contactless temperature reading. Once you arrive please come to the front office. You can also cancel or reschedule your appointment 12 hours in advance, if necessary. This system will send you an email confirmation and a 24 hour reminder notice. To schedule your appointment the following information is required. To schedule an appointment please go to: Appointments will be in 30 minute intervals. Clients will be able to preview in person subject to the following procedures and rules: Clients will be able to walk the sale room to view items that they are interested in bidding on. We still must adhere to the rules and restrictions set by the Commonwealth of PA. ![]() Completed family history pages for Births and Deaths at center.Ĭondition: Preview Policy: PREVIEWS NOW AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY As Delaware County, PA has entered the "green phase" of the re-opening process, we are now able to offer in person previews "by appointment only" for our upcoming catalog sales. Includes photographs at rear with a tintype as well, two blue star banners, one reads "Welcome Home" placed at rear. more 1892 "Pictorial Family Bible" in remarkable overall condition with fully intact binding and spine, both clasps present and working, minor damage to pages via folding or creasing, but exceeds condition of the vast majority of Family Bibles from the era. Includes photographs at rear with a tintype as well, two blue star banners, one reads "Welcome. 1892 "Pictorial Family Bible" in remarkable overall condition with fully intact binding and spine, both clasps present and working, minor damage to pages via folding or creasing, but exceeds condition of the vast majority of Family Bibles from the era. ![]()
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