The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized Version. Illustrated by Modern Artists. Illustrated Bible Society, [1899].

Name: The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized Version. Illustrated by Modern Artists. Illustrated Bible Society, [1899].
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Book Description

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized Version. Illustrated by Modern Artists. Illustrated Bible Society, [1899/ 1900]. London/ New York/ Paris/ Berlin/ Amsterdam, Illustrated Bible Society Limited, n.d. (1899/ 1900), 2 vols., unpaginated, titles and text ornaments by Walter Crane, including initials and head-pieces to each Book and Gospel printed in gold, 2 leaves of Family Register decorated by Walter Crane, 100 plates by E.A. Abbey, L. Alma Tadema, J.J. Benjamin Constant, E. Burne-Jones, P. de Chavannes, Walter Crane, F. Dicksee, J.L. Gérome, J.P. Laurens, M. Liebermann, D. Morelli, I. Repin, G. Segantini, J. Tissot and J. Villegas, the plates being autotypes engraved and printed by Lemercier and Co. (Paris), each with a decorated tissue-guard with a printed caption of the corresponding Bible quote, original(?) uniform gilt quarter-leather, spine with 5 raised bands, top edge gilt, elephant folio (54 x 42 cm./ 21 x 16.5 in.).

Dealer Notes

Highly ambitious and splendid turn-of-the-century luxury Bible containing both Old and New Testaments, illustrated in full splendour by the most notable of international Pre-Raphaelite artists. Advertised as the 'The Most Sumptuous Family Bible Ever Published', reportedly the painting and ornamentation of the book alone cost the publishers £18,000 at the time. 'The total weight of both books is well over 20 kgs.

Author n/a

Date undated (1899/ 1900)

Binding Contemporary uniform gilt quarter-leather, spine with 5 raised bands, top edge gilt, elephant folio (54 x 42 cm./ 21 x 16.5 in.).

Publisher Illustrated Bible Society Limited

Illustrator E.A. Abbey, L. Alma Tadema, J.J. Benjamin Constant, E. Burne-Jones, P. de Chavannes, Walter Crane, F. Dicksee, J.L. Gérome, J.P. Laurens, M. Liebermann, D. Morelli, I. Repin, G. Segantini, J. Tissot and J. Villegas

Condition Binding somewhat rubbed at extemities, a few tissue guards chipped and worn; some leaves loosening; some marginal tears; family-register decorated by Crane unused, except for the first box (which is cut out). Over-all a fine copy of an impressive Bible.

Price: £6350.00

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