Victorian Family Holy Bible1874 Henry S. Goodspeed & Co. (1800 Illustrations) NY
This edition is famous for being one of the early examples  containing as many illustrations as 1,800 many of which are detailed woodcuts. Bound in heavy, deep-embossed pressed leather with ornate gold (gilt) trim and lettering this folio size volume measures 12" x 10 1/2". This beautiful Bible includes more than the Old and New Testaments; it features a Bible Dictionary, Historical Descriptions of Biblical Cities, and rich family registry, recording births, marriages, and deaths. This is not just a book. It is a sacred heirloom that bears witness to an Early American Family and their Christian roots. 
 
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