DESCRIPTION: Antique Protestant "The Parallel Bible. / The Holy Bible, / Containing The Authorized And Revised Versions / Of The / Old And New Testaments, / Arranged In Parallel Columns; / The Text Conformable To That Of The Universities Of / Oxford And Cambridge." Published by John Gately & Co., Chicago, Illinois. Includes illustrations ("2000", according to spine), maps, essays, and index. Family records inscribed within on corresponding pages; family photographs in back. Several related documents placed within. Cover decorated with biblical scenes and the symbols of the four Evangelists. Features metal clasps.
CIRCA: 1884-1888
ORIGIN: American
DIMENSIONS: H: 12.75" W: 11" Depth: 5.5"
CONDITION: Backstrip separated from the book block. Some pages separated from signatures. Some pages with folds. A few pages with tears. Some minor foxing and minor staining. Discoloration. Abrasions to edges, consistent with age and use.Separation of a piece of leather at bottom of backstrip. Losses and other minor wear to binding. Other minor wear consistent with age and use.
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