Antique 1842 Pre Civil War American HOLY BIBLE Nice Cloth Binding NY Luce

  

For sale is a copy of full cloth cover personal copy of antique American HOLY BIBLE (New Testament only) in excellent binding condition. It is printed in the year 1842 by the New York Bible & Common Prayer Society. The front paper signature indicates that the Bible once belonged to Cecilia Maria Luce. The Copy measures 6" by 4" for the cover size, roughly 1 thick. The bible is in great antique condition.

The front and back cover are both in good shape. The binding is tight and the hinges have no separation. Other common age related signs of rubbing are present. All pages are complete and tight.

There are some foxing, yellowing, staining in this copy commensurate with age. But It is relatively clean and undamaged by water or dampness.

Such an excellent preservation state is rare to find for bibles of this age. Please check all photos for detailed condition. All in all, this is a rare well preserved pre Civil War American religious text ready to be added to your antique bible collection.

Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings (many more antique Christian texts and prints). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "marblemill" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Binding: Leather
2. Place of Publication: New York
3. Language: English
4. Special Attributes: Collector's Edition
5. Region: North America
6. Publisher: New York Bible & Common Prayer Society
7. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
8. Topic: Christianity, Bibles
9. Subject: Religion & Spirituality
10. Modified Item: No
11. Original/Facsimile: Original
12. Year Printed: 1842