The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised
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- very good
- Condition
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Sisters, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Hogan & Thompson, 1838. Very good. Illustrated by J.B. Longacre. 4-1/4"X2-3/4", original full leather with flap, pp. 819-Old Ttestament, pp. 256-New Testament, pp. 83-Psalms (all edges gilt). Two engravings precede the title page both dated 1834 & signed J.B. Longacre Sc [fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint]. A miniature edition. -- World catalog holds 2 copies. -- Moderate rubbing to the binding. leather flap has small tear to the edge, small chip to the bottom of the flap. Internally clean and tight with no defects. --. The illustrator of the engravings preceding the title page James Barton Longacre (August 11, 1794 - January 1, 1869) was an American portraitist and engraver, and the fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint from 1844 until his death. Longacre is best known for designing the Indian Head cent, which entered commerce in 1859, and for the designs of the Shield nickel, Flying Eagle cent and other coins of the mid-19th century.-wikipedia.
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- Bookseller
- Lonesome Water Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10662
- Title
- The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised
- Illustrator
- Illustrated by J.B. Longacre
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hogan & Thompson
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1838
- Keywords
- Antiquarian Books, Literature, Bibles, Christian Religion, Fine Bindings, Leather Bindings, Miniature Books, J.B. Longacre, Engraver, United States Mint, Portraits, Art
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion;
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About the Seller
Lonesome Water Books
Biblio member since 2003
Sisters, Oregon
About Lonesome Water Books
We are a brick and mortar store located in Beautiful Sisters, Oregon. We have a stock of approximately 10,000 books, 80 percent of which are hardbound. We also carry old prints (decorative and original) and maps.
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- Miniature
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- Title Page
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.