NEW TESTAMENT
by [Miniature] Bible
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, 1814. First American Edition. Full calf. Very Good. Miniature Bible, 16mo (3.5" x 2"), tan calf with embossed backstrip & four hubs, newer endpapers, all edges gilded, complete in ~ 422 + [6 blank] pages. Charming yet sturdy, very small Bible dating from the War of 1812. The binding is attractively embossed leather with, of course, some rubbing. Small binder's ink stamp stating "Armstrong" on rear endpaper. The pages are of strong rag paper, which is slightly age-toned, occasionally bearing slight discolorations, and often slightly dog-eared (though that has been reversed in most cases). The type is clear and readable. Overall, a wonderful and attractive example of a tiny early American edition of the Bible that used British sheets.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 84
- Title
- NEW TESTAMENT
- Author
- [Miniature] Bible
- Format/Binding
- Full calf
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- George Eyre and Andrew Strahan
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1814
- Keywords
- Bible, Miniature, Early American, Americana, English, fine binding,
Terms of Sale
Borg Antiquarian
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.