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1 Volume. John Brown, The Self-Interpreting Holy Bible.

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1 Volume. John Brown, The Self-Interpreting Holy Bible. Bound in full black morocco with the covers and raised bands displaying gilt-tooled detailing. All edges gilt, gilt-tooled dentelles, and marbled endpapers. Contains the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized versions. Includes upward of 8000 explanatory and critical notes. Embellished with numerous highly finished steel engravings. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. in New York, circa 1880s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856136982142
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