The Holy Bible 1807

5B Oxford: Dawson, Beasley, and Cooke, 1807.

Notes

The Holy Bible is a sacred collection of writings central to the Jewish and Christian faiths, composed of two main sections: the Old Testament, which includes historical narratives, laws, poetry, and prophetic writings of ancient Israel, and the New Testament, which focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. Written over many centuries by numerous authors, the Bible is revered as a spiritual, moral, and theological guide, offering insights into humanity’s relationship with God, ethical living, and the meaning of faith.

Description

Black leather binding with gilt initials on center of upper board A. I. C.. Gilt ornamentation to spine and bordering upper and lower covers. Handwriting on early pages and to top section of title page. Gauffered borders to gilt pages. Bumped corners and wearing down to edges and spine hinges. Section of leather pulling away about an inch on upper board.