The Illuminated Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated Out of the Original Tongues . Embellished with Sixteen Hundred Engravings by J.A. Adams, More Than Fourteen Hundred of which are From Original Designs by J.G. Chapman. Trinity Church.

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One of the crowning achievements in early American book-making, this remarkable volume represented some of the most elaborate design and innovative processes ever attempted here. It was announced in 1843, and printed in 54 issues. Once all issues were released, subscribers could have them bound into a single book. For an extra cost, the owner's name and a picture of their church could be engraved on the cover. In this case, the (person's) name was omitted, but Trinity Church of New York adorns the front cover. There are also interior views of a church engraved onto the rear cover and the top and bottom panels of the spine. This copy has been professionally restored and as such can be handled and read without holding one's breath. Wood-engraved illustrations throughout. All page edges gilt. New endpapers. Inner dentelles. Gilt remains strong. Pages with typical light browning and foxing. The once loose original family records (of Joseph Sherwood, et al.) have been returned to their appropriate place, preceding the New Testament. N° de ref. del artículo 044928

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