Large antique German Catholic family Bible translated by Dr. Joseph Franz von Allioli and published by John E. Potter & Company of Philadelphia.

An impressive oversized 19th century illustrated folio Bible featuring a heavy leather binding with gilt spine lettering, decorative embossed covers, gold cross centerpiece, and beautiful full-page biblical engravings throughout.

Title page reads:

“Die Heilige Schrift des Alten und Neuen Testamentes”

“Aus der Vulgata übersetzt von Dr. Joseph Franz von Allioli”

“Illustrirte Volksausgabe”

Published by:

John E. Potter and Company

617 Sansom Street

Philadelphia

This substantial German-language Catholic Bible includes:

* Large folio family Bible format

* Decorative embossed leather binding

* Gilt spine title

* Gold cross front cover

* Full-page biblical illustrations

* Chromolithograph decorative title pages

* Gothic German text

* Thick antique paper

* Victorian-era religious craftsmanship

Many Potter editions from this era featured engravings influenced by the work of Gustave Doré and other noted biblical illustrators.

An outstanding display piece with incredible shelf presence.

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Condition

Antique condition with wear from age and use.

Please review all photos carefully. Condition includes:

* Leather edge and corner wear

* Spine cracking/scuffing

* Foxing and age staining

* Page toning

* Some warping/separation to text block

* General antique wear throughout

* Binding wear from age

* Possible minor loose pages or repairs

* Heavy oversized book

Overall displays beautifully for its age.

Sold exactly as found.

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Measurements

Large oversized folio Bible.

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Historical Notes

Dr. Joseph Franz von Allioli was a major German Catholic theologian known for his influential German Bible translation from the Latin Vulgate. These large illustrated German Catholic Bibles became prized family heirlooms in German-American households during the 19th century.

A beautiful and visually striking antique religious work.

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