"The Holy Bible with Dr. William Smith's Bible Dictionary and History of All Religious Denominations + Much More" (2500 Scripture Illustrations) Baird & Dillion, 1882
 
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 cultural life of early American families.
 
About this Particular Bible
This Bible is considered one of the larger and more comprehensive Bibles of the Victorian Era. It Features The Old & New Testament as well as the Apocrypha. This particular edition by Baird & Dillion is one of the most densely packed Bibles of it era, featuring a vast body of Theological Scholarship. As shown above in the Title Description, it combines many areas of historical and theological material, that when collected in a single volume, becomes nearly priceless as a research and religious knowledge base
 
The Exterior
The Bible has undergone a sympathetic restoration that has preserved its historical character and charm. It features a newly re-backed spine w/ the original leather laid-down and reinforced inner hinges, enhancing its durability beyond its original condition. The original leather has been treated and protected to prevent flaking and further deterioration, ensuring its preservation for many years, potentially extending its lifespan by another 100 to 200 years with proper care.
 
The Interior
This Bible has it's original pastedowns and both of it's original fly leaves. The fly-leaf has some chipping to the outer edge, after-which the pages appear quite nice along the edges, with foxing along the perimeter, consistent with it's age. The preliminary Presentation Leaf is blank, along with the Matrimonial Leaf . The Genealogy Leaves have some inscriptions, as shown in the photographs. There is a closed tear at page 3, in the Scenes and Incidents in the Life of our Lord and Saviour. It is crucial to understand that these are not new Bibles; they are antiquarian books that should be treated accordingly, in this case, a 144 year-old Bible.
 
We provide detailed photographs to allow you to assess the book's condition and aesthetic appeal. Many, if not all, of the early books and Bibles we offer will show signs of aging, whether it's foxing on the pages, dog-eared or chipped corners, inscriptions from previous owners, or staining from years of use.  Read More
 
At Book Archaeology, we specialize in unearthing the literary treasures of the past, offering you the chance to explore timeless works like the 1882 Baird & Dillon Victorian Family Holy Bible.