Den Heliga Skrift de [Bible in Swedish] - 1889

St. Paul: Empyreal Publishing House, 1889. 4to (12 x 10 in).

Description

An extensively illustrated and comprehensive edition of a Family Bible in Swedish. Numerous full-page Gustave Dore engravings, chromolithographs, and color maps. Extensive other resources include the Apocrypha, colored maps, extensive illustrated dictionary, illustrated introduction to the books of the Bible, Gallery of Bible Illustrations, Color illustrated parables, and much more. Text in attractive black letter with an ornamental pillar between the columns of text on each page. Unmarked presentation page in the front. The family history pages between the testaments contain some writing. Pages for family photos at the end of the text.

Binding

Professionally rebacked and restored with new spine. Embossed leather covers with various Bible scenes in gilt. Two fully functioning closing clasps. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers.

Condition

Complete Bible that can be used on a daily basis. Minor wear. Original marriage certificate and family pages. Restored spine.