HISTORY OF THE BIBLE -

Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

VeryGood. Two DVD's that appear fine visually, housed in a plastic case.

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark

New. .

Buffalo, NY: Phinney & Co, 1857. 192 pp, blind stamp covers. A brief history of the bible originally intended for a juvenile audience. Along with the text there are nearly two dozen black and white illustrations, the majority of which are portriats of the interregnal figures of the bible. Such as Adam, Noah, Abraham and Joseph. There are approximately five illustrations of various scenes from the bible such as "Samson and the Lion" and "The Crucifixion." . Measures 2" x 1 3/4" Moderate cover and edge wear due to rubbing. The back strip shows heavy wear. The front cover is partially detached from the text. The last interior page (it's blank) has a water stain on it, as well an signature from a previous owner.

New London, Conn: Bolles & Co, 1851. Hardcover. Very Good. frontis & other woodcuts, 192p. Original leather. 5cm. (about 2.1"). Moderate cover scuffing and wear. Endpaper browned around edges.

Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Albany New York: S. Shaw, 1826. 256 pp. 45 x 34 mm. Bound in contemporary calf, very Good. 256 pp. 45 x 34 mm.

New London, CT: Wm. Bolles & Co, 1850. Hardcover. Miniature (2" X 1.75"). Full calf, gilt spine lettering. 192pp. Frontispiece woodcut, woodcut illustrations. Very good. Mild bit of edgewear; some slightly irregular and closely trimmed pages. Tight, lovely copy of this American Tom Thumb Bible, a popular category of miniature book in the early 19th century. This is a later printing of the edition that W. & J. Bolles first brought out around 1831. The woodcut illustrations are charmingly primitive. Original leather binding is in exceptionally sharp, handsome condition, with spine lettering bright.