1825 Douay-Rheims Catholic Jumbo Folio Bible, Illustrated, Rare Early US Edition
$ 870.02
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1825 Douay-Rheims Catholic Jumbo Folio Bible – Illustrated – Rare Early American Edition: DESCRIPTION Offered is a scarce and historically important 1825 Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible , classified as Herbert 1733 , in a jumbo folio format with engraved biblical illustrations . This edition is among the earliest American Catholic folio Bibles printed during a pivotal era of Catholic growth and emancipation in the United States. This Douay-Rheims translation—originally rendered from the Latin Vulgate by English Catholic scholars in exile—is presented here in its Challoner revision , which remained the standard English Catholic Bible for centuries. This specific 1825 edition is significant for being: One of the first Catholic folio Bibles published in America Illustrated with period engravings , ideal for public reading or devotional display Rare in this format , especially with engraved plates and original binding KEY FEATURES Herbert Bibliography Ref #1733 – Identifies it as a large folio Douay-Rheims edition, published in 1825. Oversized folio format – Produced for ceremonial, altar, or family display use. Illustrations – Contains full-page engravings depicting major biblical scenes (e.g., Creation, Crucifixion, Resurrection). Printed by Eugene Cummiskey – One of the earliest Catholic Bible printers in the U.S., based in Philadelphia. Textual Authority – Reflects Bishop Challoner’s revered revision of the Douay-Rheims version. Illustrations: All plates present. COLLECTOR'S NOTES This edition represents a milestone in early American Catholic publishing. Copies of the Herbert 1733 folio Douay-Rheims Bible are exceedingly scarce—especially complete with engravings and in solid condition. It is a museum-worthy volume for: Antiquarian book collectors Catholic historians and institutions Bible scholars Devotional heritage displays Dimensions: Weight - 9.1kg Height - 45cm Width - 29cm Thickness - 12cm Damage(Please see above photos for reference): There are water marks across the bible (These do not affect the reading of the text). There is foxing throughout the bible. There are pages which are either bent awkwardly or ripped.
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Beautiful! A piece of history in great condition for being 250 years old. Fast shipping with tracking was very helpful. Very pleased with kind and fast service.
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