1838 Pocket Holy Bible - Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. (Philadelphia)
Experience a remarkable piece of Early American history with this 1838 pocket edition of The Holy Bible, published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. in Philadelphia. Printed during a dynamic era when American Bible publishing thrived amid fierce competition, this volume reflects the exceptional craftsmanship that defined the period's publishing landscape. Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. was established at 253 Market Street in this exact year of 1838, making this an exquisite early example from one of the most successful publishing enterprises of the mid-19th century.
This volume contains both the Old and New Testaments and is uniquely preserved in its authentic, vintage wallet-style wrap-around leather flap binding.
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