KJV Cambridge Family Chronicle Bible With illustrations by Gustave Doré, Black Calfskin Leather Over Boards
A beautiful and timeless black calfskin leather binding with gold detailed blocking adorning the front cover. This is the Bible in its traditional form, presented in a lid and tray box that features one of Doré’s remarkable engravings. A red spine panel emulates the original design of the 1763 Baskerville Bible, from which this edition draws its inspiration. The edition is comes with two deep-red ribbons and gilt edges.
The endpapers showcase maps of the Bible world, produced especially for this edition, thereby providing additional insights into the locations and journeys mentioned in the text. Inside the packaging, the edition comes complete with a brochure telling the story behind this Bible and its components, a warranty leaflet, and useful tools to assist the owner in completing the Family Chronicle section, including spare Family Chronicle sheets for practice and a helpful user guide.
This King James Bible Features
221 reproductions of Gustav Doré’s beautiful woodcut illustrations originally made for the 1866 La Grande Bible de Tours.
Extensive 14-page multi-generational Family Chronicle, providing ample space for six generations of family members
Stunning cover art and exquisite tooling on leather editions
Historic King James Version text
Helpful chapter summaries
Large print in classic Baskerville font
Exquisite endpapers, unique to each binding style
Fascinating colour guide to the Making of the Edition
An Inheritance
The Cambridge Family Chronicle Bible includes a unique, attractive and easy-to-use 14 page family record section at the front of the Bible, specifically designed for this edition. Presented in a Lid and Tray Box.
Typography: 13.5 | 14.4 Point, Baskerville 1757 Pro
Special Order Only: Delivery Time Approximately 5-7 Working Days.
Author: Cambridge University Press King James Version
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 1296
Date Published: Feb 2022
Dimensions: 300mm x 380mm x 105mm