𝖂 𝖊 𝖑 𝖈 𝖔 𝖒 𝖊  𝖙 𝖔  𝕬 𝖌 𝖊 𝖘  𝖔 𝖋  𝕾 𝖈 𝖗 𝖎 𝖕 𝖙 𝖚 𝖗 𝖊

                                              ~

Beautiful Rare Victorian-era Antique 1885 Parallel Family Bible - Gay Bros & Co - Gold Medal Edition - Gilt  "Lectern" Folio

(Approx. 12.5" x 10.5" x 4.5")

The "Gold Medal" Victorian Parallel Bible

For your consideration is an extraordinary, museum-quality example of the Parallel Family Bible, published by the renowned Gay Bros & Co. of New York. This specific edition is a celebrated piece of American bookmaking history, having been awarded the First Premium Gold Medal at the 1885 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition in New Orleans for its "elegantly-bound and beautifully-illustrated" design.

Rare Parallel Column Layout

This Bible was produced during a pivotal moment in biblical history. It features the 1611 Authorized King James Version side-by-side with the 1881 Revised Version, allowing the reader to compare the classic text with the first major scholarly revision of the era.

Key Features & Content:

• Ornate Victorian Binding: Deeply recessed "paneled" leather boards with vivid gold-leaf vignettes on the front, back, and spine.

• Museum-Grade Interior: Nearly 2,000 illustrative engravings on steel and wood, including vibrant color plates.

• Scholarly Supplements: Includes Smith’s Comprehensive Bible Dictionary, a Complete Concordance, a History of All Religious Denominations, and the "Cities of the Bible."

• Original Hardware: Retains its original dual brass clasps and brilliant triple-edge gold gilt pages.

Exceptional Condition:

This Bible has been remarkably well-preserved for over 140 years:

• Pages: Bright, crisp, and clean. Unlike most Bibles of this age, there is no foxing, no yellow toning, and no "old book" odor.

• Binding: The leather remains supple and the gold leaf is bright. The spine is sturdy and the hinges are strong, supporting the massive 4.5-inch thickness.

• Minor Flaw: There is one small, clean  rip on a single page (see final photo). This does not affect the text and is the only notable wear to an otherwise pristine interior.

• This Bible is ready to serve as a stunning centerpiece or a new family's primary heirloom."

• An excellent addition for collectors of antiquarian books or a meaningful centerpiece for a Christian home.

• This Bible represents a significant piece of printing and religious history, a valuable addition to any serious collection.

• This is a historically rich item that, despite its flaws, offers significant appeal due to its age, specific printing, and unique personal history.
• This unique item is an impressive historical artifact, a beautiful display piece, and a valuable collector's item ready for a new home.

• Given the venerable age and considerable scale of this Bible, I approach its handling with the utmost caution. To ensure the preservation of the binding, I utilize a raised support for the covers to mitigate stress on the spine during use. I highly recommend adopting similar archival practices for any significant historical volumes to prevent structural deterioration.

• We have uploaded 24 pictures so you can truly appreciate the binding and the craftsmanship of this Bible.

• I am not a professional book appraiser.

• Please see photos for best description and to what all is included! Condition is in the eye of the viewer. I try my best to describe and show any imperfections.

• "For your security and ours, this high-value item will be shipped with "SIGNATURE" confirmation. as per eBay's policy.

• Customer Service:
• It is our goal to provide first class customer service. We do our best to respond to customer questions the same day they are asked. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you with your buyer experience. We strive for 100% honesty with our customers. If you have any issues please give us a chance to reconcile the situation before leaving a negative review Our team has been dedicated to providing the most excellent product and service to our valued customers. We hope that we could establish an online store where you could find everything you need. comes from pet free, smoke free home. if you want more or alternative pictures, please let me know!
• Thanks for looking!

• Contact US:
• I do my best to describe the condition and functionality of my items accurately. If you are unsure from the pictures, please email me if you have any questions.We are here to help you if you have any question regarding your order. We handle customer service as the most important task in our daily operation. Remember, we strive to keep all our customers satisfied. email: Please use eBay "Contact Seller" Link (We reply directly back to your email address within 24 hours.)

• Shipping:
• We only ship item to your verified address. Please confirm the address before placing an order. All orders will be shipped out within 72 hours of payment except holiday or weekend. We will send email to notify buyers if any item is on backorder. We offer FREE insurance & tracking service for all USA shipments.

• Return:
• If the item found defective on arrival (DOA), you should report such issue within 5 days and return the item back to us within 10 days. Return MUST contains all original item packaging, eBay item number, and description of the item's problem. If buyers change their mind, and like to cancel the order or return a shipped item, please contact us to arrange. Actual shipping fee & a 25% re-stocking fee will be applied.

• Feedback:
• Your feedback is critical to our success! We ask that you leave us a POSITIVE feedback with all 5 STARS in every area of the Detailed Seller Ratings, so we may be set apart for our competition. If you feel that you cannot leave a POSITIVE feedback with all 5 STARS, we will earn it! Please don't hesitate to contact us for any reason; we are here to exceed your expectations. We are very confident in our products and services, We will leave positive feedback within 1 hour of the payment. Should a problem arise with your order, please contact us. Thank you....

• WE HAPPILY COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES WHEN APPLICABLE.
• CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR OTHER INTERESTING BIBLES.

• Thank you for your consideration!