KJV Cambridge Family Chronicle Bible With illustrations by Gustave Doré, Hardback Blue Cloth over Boards

The Cambridge Family Chronicle Bible presents the King James Version of the text in a design based on the renowned 1763 Baskerville Bible, illustrated with over 200 wood engravings by popular French artist Gustave Doré. Bound in elegant and hardwearing buckram cloth, the cover features a stunning ‘fire and water’ detail from one of Doré’s woodcuts on both the front and back panels. The blue page edges complete the overall finish for a striking aesthetic and the book is supplemented with a blue ribbon to provide an easy way to find your place. The endpapers of this edition feature enlarged versions of two of Doré’s impressive engravings, allowing the opportunity to fully appreciate the scale and detail of the works. The volume is protected by an attractive blue and orange slipcase designed to complement the binding and includes a brochure telling the story behind this Bible and its components, as well as a user guide to assist the owner in completing the Family Chronicle.

Featuring 221 reproductions of Gustav Doré’s beautiful woodcut illustrations originally made for the 1866 La Grande Bible de Tours.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
Protective Slip Case
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.
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.

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: Dec 2021
Dimensions: 278mm x 355mm x 115mm