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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.


  • Title: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

  • Translation: King James Version (Authorized Version)

  • Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, Edinburgh, Melbourne, and New York (Cooper Union)

  • Approximate Date: Circa 1870–1901 (Victorian era)

  • Binding: Wood Binding


  • Special Features:

    • Extremely small print (Ruby type)

    • Stated: "Appointed to be read in churches"

    • Title page with Royal Coat of Arms

    • Containing a large inscription that is difficult to read. 

    • Front cover depicts small Scottish village of Tarbert.

Perfect for:

  • King James Bible enthusiasts

  • Victorian ephemera collectors

  • Gifts for pastors, historians, or antiquarian readers

  • Individuals from the Village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne.

Dimensions:

Weight - 138g
Height - 10.5cm
Width - 7.5cm
Thickness - 2.75cm/3cm

Damage:

  • 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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