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Explore a comprehensive look at the rare books, Bibles, manuscripts, and literary treasures successfully sold by Book Archaeology. Browse this extensive archive to discover historical values, unique conditions, and notable pieces from our past collections of fine and scarce literature. Our Legacy Catalog highlights important Early English Books, Antique Bibles, Victorian Bibles, and Handwritten Manuscript Documents, providing a reliable provenance and valuation reference for buyers & collectors.
1653 King James Bible - (“Unrighteous” Bible) | SOLD | (Herbert 635.)
The "Unrighteous" Bible features a beautifully engraved general title page within a comprehensive historiated architectural border featuring Moses, Aaron, and a vignette of the Parliamentary arms. This is a highly desirable variant of the 1653 Pearl Bible text block, it is a true "First Edition",+ "First State" printing. This copy features the uncorrected 'Contaning' misprint on the third line of the title text, while explicitly displaying the rare 'W.V.' engraver's signature
1884 Victorian Catholic Family Holy Bible (Douay Rheims) | SOLD
This 1884 Douay-Rheims Catholic Family Holy Bible, translated from the Latin Vulgate according to the decrees of the Council of Trent, is a magnificent artifact from the history of sacred publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a monumental folio volume that combines faith, fine art, and rigorous Catholic scholarship. Featuring the celebrated scriptural commentaries of the Rev. Geo. Leo Haydock (abridged by the Very Rev. F. C. Husenbeth) and a comprehensive Illust
1890 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 2500 Illustrations | SOLD
This 1890 Pronouncing Edition of the Holy Bible, co-published by A. J. Conroy & Co. and Conroy Bros., is a remarkable artifact of late 19th-century American heritage. This parallel column folio uniquely pairs the Authorized and Revised versions side-by-side, offering a comprehensive household repository of faith and history. Featuring a Complete Concordance, historical chronological tables, a pronunciation guide, and rich classic illustrations, this heirloom volume serves as
1580 Geneva Bible Quarto (Original Leather Boards & Metalwork) | SOLD | (Herbert 165)
This well preserved 1580 Bible is the definitive textbook of the Protestant Reformation and the primary literary backdrop of the Elizabethan era. First translated in 1560 by English exiles fleeing religious persecution, the Geneva Bible bypassed crown control to become the preferred translation of William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, and the Mayflower Pilgrims. By utilizing an accessible, affordable quarto format and clear Roman typeface rather than archaic Gothic script, this e
1614-13 King James Bible Quarto - (Second Roman Letter Quarto) | (Herbert 333) | SOLD
The 1614–13 King James Bible Quarto (Herbert 333; STC 2233) represents a fundamental shift in early seventeenth-century English printing history, emerging from the workshop of Robert Barker, the official Printer to King James I. Produced section-by-section over months of intensive labor, copies of this edition frequently display a hybrid dating profile—featuring an Old Testament title page dated 1614 and a New Testament title page and colophon dated 1613. This particular issu
1824 Thomas Scott’s six-volume edition of the Holy Bible | SOLD
Thomas Scott’s six-volume edition of the Holy Bible, printed in 1824 by Samuel T. Armstrong and Crocker & Brewster, represents a monumental achievement in 19th-century evangelical scholarship. Often referred to as "Scott’s Commentary," this set was a cornerstone of family and clerical libraries across the English-speaking world. It is distinguished by its integration of the King James Version text with Scott's own extensive explanatory notes, "Practical Observations," and a e
1873 Victorian Holy Bible - Brown's Self-Interpreting Edition | SOLD
This 1873 Victorian Family Holy Bible, published in Philadelphia by John E. Potter and Company, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With thousands of detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than script
1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible | H.D. Burroughs | Parallel-Column Edition | SOLD
This 1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible by H.D. Burroughs, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With well over 1000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Concordance a Complete Book of Psalms and Chronological Chart of Biblical Events, this Bible offers more than s
1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 3000 Illustrations | SOLD
This 1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible by The Historical Publishing Company, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 3000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into
1882 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 2500 Illustrations | SOLD
This 1882 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Baird & Dillion, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and
1884 Victorian Catholic Family Holy Bible (Douay Rheims) with 2000 Illustrations | SOLD
This 1884 Catholic Family Holy Bible by Geo. Haydock, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cult
1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 2000 Illustrations | (SOLD)
This 1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cultural life of ea
1584 Bishops Bible Folio (Last Quarto Edition) | SOLD
Historical Importance of the 1584 Bishops' Bible The 1584 Bishops’ Bible represents a critical transitional period in English history, serving as the official ecclesiastical bridge between the Great Bible of Henry VIII and the later King James Version. Commissioned by the Church of England to counter the popular but "radical" marginal notes of the Geneva Bible, this edition was the version read aloud from church pulpits during the height of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. While it
1874 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 1800 Illustrations | (SOLD)
The 1874 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Henry S. Goodspeed & Co. stands out as a remarkable artifact in the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 1,800 detailed woodcut illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a wind
1872 Pictorial Family Holy Bible with 2500 Illustrations (Superfine Edition) | SOLD
This 1872 Pictorial Family Holy Bible by P. W. Ziegler & Co., is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Dr. William Smith's Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into
1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible | Isaac Hough | Parallel-Column Edition | (SOLD)
This 1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Isaac Hough, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cult
1603 Geneva Bible Quarto (Cambridge Style Contemporary Binding) | (SOLD)
Significance of the 1603 Geneva Bible Quarto as an English Translation The 1603 Geneva Bible Quarto represents a crucial phase in the history of English translations of the Bible. It was the last major translation of the Bible into English before the King James Version (KJV) was published in 1611. The Geneva Bible was notable for its clear, accessible language and extensive marginal notes that provided commentary and interpretation, which were particularly appealing to Prote
1578 Geneva Bible (First Pulpit Folio) Christopher Barker | (SOLD) | (Herbert 154)
Brief History of Geneva Bible The 1578 Geneva Bible is the First Edition of a large “Pulpit Folio” printing of the famous Geneva Bible. This Bible is over 440 years old. This is the first Geneva Bible printed specifically for the church pulpit; a grand display piece nearly twice the size of all our other Geneva Bibles of its time. The Geneva Bible was first printed in Geneva, Switzerland, by refugees from England, fleeing the persecution of Protestants by Roman Catholic Queen
1717 King James Bible "Vinegar Bible" (Red Ruled) | (SOLD)
The 1717 King James Bible, commonly known as the "Vinegar Bible," is not just any book; it is a remarkable treasure in the realm of biblical texts. Its historical significance and unique features have captured the imagination of historians. ← Return to Past Sales | Active Sales Page → Historical Context of the Vinegar Bible By the time the 1717 edition was printed, the King James Bible had firmly established itself as a cornerstone of English culture and religion. Significa
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