1850 – Self-Interpreting Bible – John Brown | Beautiful, Stunning Gilt Leather Binding

The Self-Interpreting Bible by John Brown was first issued in 1778 and quickly became one of the most circulated annotated Bibles in Scotland and England. It features historical chronologies, and marginal references along with instructions on how to understand the Bible and read it properly.

The 1850 edition contains both the Old and New Testaments as well as notes and commentary by Brown

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Family Bible with the self-interpreting and explanatory notes, and marginal references
• Author(s): John Brown
• Publisher: London: John Kendrick
• Edition: 1850
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Binding: Full leather, reinforced binding, marbled page edges
• Size:  10 in x 7.25 in
• Collation: 1373 p
• Illustrations: 4 full-page engravings
• Contents Include:
  • Old and New Testaments

Condition:

Bound in full leather, decorative ornate gilt accents. The text block remains tight and secure. Marbled end papers are clean. Little to no exterior wear, only light wear at corners. Near Fine.

Why Collect This?

• Mid-Victorian family Bible with beautiful binding
• Sought by collectors of Bibles and Scottish theological works

Item Number: #29947