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KJV Pocket Bible W/ New Testament Only, Wood Binding Featuring Tarbert Scotland
KJV Pocket Bible W/ New Testament Only, Wood Binding Featuring Tarbert Scotland
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Antique 1800s Pocket Bible – The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ – Ruby 48mo KJV
Description:
This is a beautiful Victorian-era pocket New Testament Bible, printed by Eyre and Spottiswoode, official printers to the British monarchy. This miniature edition, known as a Ruby 48mo, features extremely fine print in a compact format—perfect for travel or pocket devotionals. It has been beautifully bound with wood and leather. The front cover contains a remarkable image of Tarbert Loch Fyne from N.W.
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Title: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
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Translation: King James Version (Authorized Version)
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Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, Edinburgh, Melbourne, and New York (Cooper Union)
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Approximate Date: Circa 1870–1901 (Victorian era)
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Binding: Wood Binding
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Special Features:
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Extremely small print (Ruby type)
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Stated: "Appointed to be read in churches"
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Title page with Royal Coat of Arms
Containing a large inscription that is difficult to read.
Front cover depicts small Scottish village of Tarbert.
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Perfect for:
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King James Bible enthusiasts
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Victorian ephemera collectors
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Gifts for pastors, historians, or antiquarian readers
Individuals from the Village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne.
- Some wearing on spine.
- Minimal foxing can be found throughout.
- Rare stains.
- The wood cover has some tarnishing/chips in the very top layer.
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