1877 BIBLE POCKET EDITION VELVET & BRASS BOUND WILLIAM COLLINS, SONS & CO

The Holy Bible, pocket edition, velvet and brass bound with clasp, containing the Old and New Testaments translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command. Printed London: William Collins, Sons, and Company. Although no publishing date, the bible can be dated between 1868 and 1877.

Good overall condition, bound in full purple velvet with gilt tooling and red lettering to the front board, gilt brass edges and working clasp. On fine India paper, Gilt edges, externally, smart with light wear, light discolouration and rubbing to the spine. Minor marks to the boards with minor losses of velvet colour to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with little discolouration. Inscribed, Presented by Harriet Porter, to her friend Thomas C. Carmell, August 27^th, 1877. Original page marker. Condition commensurate with age and wear.

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Size – 5 ½ inch (Overall Height)

Size – 3 ½ inch (Overall Length)

Size – 1 inch (Overall Width)

Weight – 200g

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