The Beautiful Story: Golden Gems of Religious Thought - A Companion Book to the Holy Bible
by Buel, J. W. (Writer, Editor); Talmage, Rev. T. Dewitt (Assistance)
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
St. Louis, Missouri: W. L. Holloway, Publisher, 1887. Green cloth pictorial boards in gilt, silver and black stamped illustrations. Pages fair; front endps., last thirty removed. Bind good; frt., bk. hinges reinforced. Profusely illustrated w/magnificent allegorical plates throughout. Written and Edited by J. W. Buel, Renowned Writer and Historian. Containing a narrative history of all the events recorded in the sacred book. Well worn example w/beautifully artistic imagery. Arranged chronologically, for the child, student, minister, and the easy understanding of all who love God. Designed to increase our interest in a study of the Bible, and to give a bettter knowledge of God's Providence and immeasurable love for the children of men. To which is added Golden Gems of Religious Thought, including numerous selections from great writers and speakers, for fireside reading, sacred reflection, the elevation and happiness of the home circle and to point the way to Heaven. Originally illustrated w/three hundred superb engravings from designs by BIDA, the Converted Jew, Doré, and others of the world's greatest artists. 512 (originally 542) pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. Illus. by Doré, Gustave; Bida, Alexandre; et al.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017577
- Title
- The Beautiful Story: Golden Gems of Religious Thought - A Companion Book to the Holy Bible
- Author
- Buel, J. W. (Writer, Editor); Talmage, Rev. T. Dewitt (Assistance)
- Illustrator
- Doré, Gustave; Bida, Alexandre; et al.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W. L. Holloway, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Date Published
- 1887
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
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