In the 18th and 19 th century most homes would have a bible. The wealthier homes would have a large family bible.
 
This bible is Old and New Testament and is leather bound , the cover is embossed and gilded.
The front of this huge bible is devoted to pages for the family to record the births, deaths and marriages. There are several black and white illustrations.
 
This type of bible would belong to a wealthy family.
 
The condition is generally good with no splits to the spine or damage to the leather. The cover is scuffed and there is minor spotting to the pages, which is commensurate with age.
 
Dimensions: 38cm x 31cm x 12cm deep