The Holy Bible

5RV 1890  King James Family bible with blank pages to record Birth's Death's and Marriages. New Testament parallel pages with 1611 King James and 1881 side by side

Note

The 1890 Victorian Holy Bible is a rich artifact of religious, artistic, and cultural history. Printed during Queen Victoria's reign, this Bible often reflected the grandeur and sentimentality of the Victorian era. Many editions from this time were elaborately bound in leather, embossed with gold, and featured detailed engravings or illustrations—often by well-known artists of the time. These Bibles were typically large "family Bibles" meant to be displayed prominently in the home, complete with pages for recording family births, marriages, and deaths.

In terms of content, the text usually followed the King James Version (KJV), which was highly revered for its majestic language. Victorian Bibles often included additional materials such as concordances, commentaries, maps, and illustrations from biblical stories. They represent both a spiritual guide and a treasured family heirloom, capturing the deep religious devotion and artistic sensibilities of 19th-century British society.

Description

dark brown leather book with gold embossing gold clasps and lettering. Very ornate. colored pages and illustrations, very fine condition

Size: 12 1/2 x 10 x 5 inches