A magnificent achievement in 19th-century book production, this monumental folio edition of The Illustrated Family Bible was published by James Sangster & Company of Paternoster Row, London, during the late Victorian era. Weighing a staggering 8.4 kilograms (18.5 lbs) and measuring an impressive 34 x 24.5 x 15 cm, this grand volume is a breathtaking centrepiece for a library, study, or altar display.
 
This extraordinary copy has been professionally and robustly rebound in premium heavy-grain black leather with classic raised spine bands, clean gilt titling, and a striking gold cross on the front cover. It is housed in its own custom-fitted heavy-duty protective slipcase, ensuring its magnificent condition for generations to come.
 
Opening the front boards reveals lovely period decorative ephemera and stitched silk bookmarks, leading into the iconic illuminated title page. The text is enriched with over twelve hundred wood engravings and numerous stunning full-page chromolithographic plates after the Old Masters (including Raphael, Rubens, and Martin), depicting historical events, landscapes, and Near-Eastern antiquities as compiled by Biblical scholars Dr. John Kitto and Canon Birks.
 
Whether you are a collector of Victorian printing, a lover of antique ecclesiastical history, or seeking a family heirloom of monumental scale, this museum-grade artifact is truly one of a kind.
 
Features & Specifications:
Publisher: James Sangster & Company, Paternoster Row, London.
 
Dimensions: 34 cm x 24.5 cm x 15 cm (13.4" x 9.6" x 5.9").
 
Weight: 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs).
 
Binding: Professional modern archival rebinding in heavy grain leather with custom slipcase.
 
Illustrations: Features over 1,200 wood engravings and vibrant colour plates.
 
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