{"product_id":"antique-holy-bible-silver-clasp-corner-protectors-leather-kjv-family-bible-c-1860s-ref-x741","title":"Antique Holy Bible Silver Clasp Corner Protectors Leather KJV Family Bible c.1860s - Ref x741","description":"Antique Holy Bible with Silver Clasp \u0026amp; Corner Protectors\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA beautiful Victorian Holy Bible bound in brown leather with its original silver-toned clasp and matching metal corner protectors. The page edges retain an attractive gilt finish, and the Bible presents wonderfully as both a collector’s piece and decorative display item.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe front endpaper bears a handwritten inscription reading:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e“Bought in Canterbury for Eva to remind her of happy days spent round that district – July 1933.”\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis personal inscription provides an appealing glimpse into the Bible’s history.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Original Victorian leather binding\u003cbr\u003e* Original silver-toned clasp\n* Matching metal corner protectors\n* Gilt page edges\n* Double-column King James text\n* Decorative marbled endpapers\n* Handwritten 1933 Canterbury presentation inscription\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondition\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOverall in very good antique condition for its age. The binding remains sound and the clasp functions well. There is expected wear to the leather, particularly at the head of the spine, along with age-related marks and foxing throughout. The pages are clean and highly readable.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDimensions\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Height: 17 cm\n* Width: 12 cm\n* Depth: 3 cm","brand":"My Vintage Bibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59354044858693,"sku":"Lj6lDt2ThB","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3023\/4181\/files\/6aa83ebfaf2f10db068fe6ec.png?v=1789443509","url":"https:\/\/myvintagebibles.com\/products\/antique-holy-bible-silver-clasp-corner-protectors-leather-kjv-family-bible-c-1860s-ref-x741","provider":"My Vintage Bibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}