{"title":"1700s Bibles","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibles printed during the 1700s represent some of the finest examples of eighteenth-century bookmaking. Produced by skilled craftsmen using hand-set type, handmade paper, and traditional leather bindings, these volumes have survived for over two centuries and offer a remarkable connection to the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany eighteenth-century Bibles feature elegant typography, engraved frontispieces, decorative title pages, and beautifully aged leather that has developed a rich patina over time. Signs of age, including foxing, inscriptions, and gentle wear, are often valued as part of each Bible's unique history and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed as an antique centrepiece, added to a rare book collection, or appreciated for their historical and religious significance, an eighteenth-century Bible is far more than a book—it is a surviving piece of history that has endured for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1795-massive-antique-oxford-holy-bible-with-apocrypha-museum-size","title":"1795 Massive Antique Oxford Holy Bible With Apocrypha Museum Size","description":"A genuine 1795 Oxford Holy Bible with Apocrypha, printed at the Clarendon Press by W. Jackson and W. Dawson, Printers to the University.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an exceptionally large museum-size Bible with the commanding presence of a church or pulpit Bible. It contains the Old Testament, Apocrypha and New Testament in the King James Version.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe title page is dated MDCCXCV, confirming the publication year as 1795. At over 230 years old, this is a remarkable Georgian-era Bible and an impressive historical display piece.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeasurements:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeight: 59 cm\u2028Width: 32.5 cm\u2028Depth: 8 cm\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondition:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Bible is in heavily worn antique condition and is best suited as a historical display piece, collector’s item or restoration project. The original leather binding has substantial wear and loss, the spine is largely exposed, and the sewing cords are visible. The boards and binding are fragile, with rubbing, peeling and deterioration around the edges.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe pages show age-related toning, foxing, creasing, tears and previous repairs. The title page has prominent creases and damage, as shown in the photographs. Due to its age and condition, the Bible should be handled carefully.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eA striking and authentic 18th-century Oxford Bible whose enormous scale, age and historical character make it an exceptional decorative and collectible piece.","brand":"My Vintage Bibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58335014420805,"sku":"1N_kxAn9tN","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3023\/4181\/files\/6a38bb54f8381ca53c572c77.png?v=1782105040"}],"url":"https:\/\/myvintagebibles.com\/collections\/1700s.oembed","provider":"My Vintage Bibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}