{"product_id":"1877-english-leather-bible-with-handwritten-marriage-presentation","title":"1877 English Leather Large Bible with Handwritten Inscription","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique English Bible dating to \u003c\/span\u003e1877\u003cspan\u003e, with an especially lovely handwritten presentation page commemorating a Victorian marriage.  This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bible contains both the Old and New Testaments and retains its original black embossed binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten inscription reads that it was:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePresented to Mrs Albert Smith on the Occasion of her Marriage as a Token of Affection from her Companions in the Senior Female Bible Class of the Baptist Sunday School Albert Street Keighley.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is dated \u003c\/span\u003eKeighley, July 8th, 1878\u003cspan\u003e, giving this volume a wonderful personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black leather binding features an embossed geometric design with decorative panels and raised bands along the spine. The book shows considerable wear from nearly 150 years of use, particularly along the spine and edges, with rubbing, surface loss, age toning, and foxing throughout. Despite the wear, the book remains intact and displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 10\" by 7\" by 2.5\" thick. Sourced in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Found Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165928378651,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/4804\/3803\/files\/bible_0806.jpg?v=1791490624","url":"https:\/\/www.thefoundcollection.com\/products\/1877-english-leather-bible-with-handwritten-marriage-presentation","provider":"The Found Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}