Scripture History – Alexander Fletcher – 1850 | Illustrated Bible Scenes

Scripture History by Alexander Fletcher is a mid-19th century illustrated presentation of Old Testament stories. It condenses the biblical record from Genesis through the story of David and Goliath into concise narratives, each paired with scriptural references and approximate historical dating. Forty engraved plates depict scenes such as the Creation, Noah’s Ark, Joshua at Jericho, Abraham and Isaac with the ram, the death of Samson, Ruth and Naomi, and David slaying Goliath.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scripture History
• Author(s): Alexander Fletcher
• Publisher: London, Virtue and Co.
• Edition: [Circa 1850]. Only known edition.
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Leather spine and corners with marbled boards
• Size:  5.5 in x 4.25 in (14 cm x 10.8 cm)
• Collation: 80 pp
• Illustrations: 40 engraved plates of biblical scenes
• Contents Include:
  • The Creation
  • Noah’s Ark
  • Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
  • Abraham and Isaac and the Ram
  • Death of Samson
  • Ruth and Naomi
  • David and Goliath

Condition:

Leather with marbled boards, mild rubbing at edges. Binding tight and secure. Text block complete and clean, with plates well preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Illustrated Victorian-era Old Testament history
• Contains 40 engraved plates

Item Number: # 29175