1859 LEATHER King James Bible American Bible Society
$199.99
All pages present. Leather bound, spine with raised bands and gold Holy Bible. Some foxing/browning, pages are crisp and very readable with nice margins.
Family information listed: 1st page – J. Smith Lord, bought in 1868.
Deaths: Mary Sundis (?) – April 4, 1866
Ann Thano (?) – Sept. 6, 1852
Henry Haldane(?) – April 21. 1865
Laura Lord – Dec. 4, 1879
Jonathan S. Lord – June 14, 1882
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All pages present. Leather bound, spine with raised bands and gold Holy Bible. Front cover spine is cracked but not detached. Back cover has small crack at bottom. Corners are worn. Some foxing/browning, pages are crisp and very readable with nice margins. Please see all photos for condition.
Family information listed: 1st page – J. Smith Lord, bought in 1868.
Deaths: Mary Sundis (?) – April 4, 1866
Ann Thano (?) – Sept. 6, 1852
Henry Haldane(?) – April 21. 1865
Laura Lord – Dec. 4, 1879
Jonathan S. Lord – June 14, 1882
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Born in Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, USA on 31 Aug 1816 to John Lord and Lucy Bliss. Jonathan Smith Lord married Laura Lord and had 4 children. He passed away on 14 Jun 1882 in Norwich, Windsor, Vermont, USA.
This is a beautiful leather bound Holy Bible by the American Bible Society with an interesting family history.
Size: Approx. 6 1/2 inches wide and 9 1/4 inches tall.
Weight: Approx. 3.75 pounds unpacked.
Title: Holy Bible
Format/binding: Leather with Raised Bands
Book condition: Used – Good
Publisher: American Bible Society
Date Published: 1859
Size: Quarto
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| Weight | 5.1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 8 in |
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| Grade | Short definition | Key signs to look for | Typical use / value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine (F) | Virtually as issued; near‑new for its age. | Tight, original binding; clean, unmarked pages; original leather or cloth intact; minimal shelf wear. | Collector quality; commands the highest premium. |
| Very Good (VG) | Light signs of use but well cared for. | Minor rubbing at edges; small scuffs; sound binding; complete text and plates/maps present. | Collectible; desirable but lower premium than Fine. |
| Good (G) | Clearly used; moderate wear and handling signs. | Fading or spine rubbing; light foxing or inscriptions; small tears; structurally sound. | Solid reading copy; modest market value. |
| Fair | Worn but generally complete text block. | Heavy wear to boards; loose hinges; missing endpapers or half‑title; soiling or repairs needed. | Low value; suitable for restoration or rebinding. |
| Poor / Reading Copy | Heavily damaged; often only the text remains usable. | Detached covers; missing pages; severe water/mold damage; heavy foxing or staining. | Reference or restoration only; minimal market value unless content is exceptionally rare. |
Note: Binding condition (original, rebacked, or binding copy) and presence of plates, maps, or family registers significantly affect value. Please look at all photos and read the entire description when evaluating a listing.
