History of the Bible

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Item No: foc0000211
Title: History of the Bible
Additional Title: Thumb Bible Upper Cover
Publication Year: 1824
Media Type: Books
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

This small, illustrated bible is an abridged version of the Bible with legible text.  This copy has a leather cover and measures1.25 inches wide x 2 inches tall. ?Bibles this size are referred to as Thumb Bibles. They often contain woodcut illustrations. This small format was popular among young children and were printed from the early 17th century into the 19th century.


Country: Country:U.S.A.
Region/County:N. Stratton
City/Town/Township:Lansingburgh
State/Province:New York

Call Number: Traveling Treasures
Creator Name: F. Adancourt - Printer/Publisher

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