Illustration Holy Scriptures by Robert Goadby (2 results)

Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). Illustrated with eighty-seven engraved plates, this is the first volume of an impressive educational edition of the Holy Bible, combining scripture with theological commentary. The sixth edition of this work. Volume I only of a three volume edition. Lacking the title page. Illustrated with a frontispiece and eighty-one plates, alongside five folding plates. With explanatory material and analysis from Robert Goadby, this is an illustrated and annotated edition of the Authorised Version of the Bible, combining the scriptural text with devotional and explanatory commentary which is intended to clarify difficult passages, reconcile contradictions, and emphasise the theological unity of the Old and New Testaments. [4], C-10N2. Collated, lacking the title page. The work was designed for domestic religious study and practical instruction, presenting scripture as both a historical record and a guide to moral and spiritual conduct. In a full calf binding, with blind tooling to board perimeters. Significant rubbing to boards, joints, back strip heads and tails and raised bands. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking title page. Neat restorations to perimeters of frontispiece and following four leaves. Pages age toned, with handling marks and spotting throughout. Good. book.

38.5x24.5 cm. Volume 1 (of 2), containing the Old Testament only, contemporary full calf, joints repaired. 7 raised bands. Gilt-stamped spine, faded. [8], 876 pp., many unsigned full page engravings, some folding. The last book in this work is Esther. The text comprises Biblical text along with many comments and interpretations. This book is attributed to Goadby, with most editions published by Goadby himself. This work is unusual as it was Printed by J. Langdon and sold by L. B. Seeley, Ave-Maria Lane in London. This edition is not found in OCLC or British Library catalogue. ABE Customers: Large book will require additional shipping charges.