Antique Victorian Comprehensive Family Bible — Deluxe Leather & Gothic Brass
A substantial Victorian-era Comprehensive Family Bible featuring an imposing leather binding, elaborate Gothic-style brass hardware, brilliant gilt page edges, and an extensive collection of biblical commentary and reference material.
Published in London by Walter Scott, Limited, 24 Warwick Lane, this edition combines the Holy Bible with the commentaries of Matthew Henry and Thomas Scott, with the commentaries condensed and the entire work edited by the respected biblical scholar Rev. John Eadie, D.D., LL.D.
THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY BIBLE
Designed as both a Bible and an extensive study and reference work, this large-format volume incorporates Scripture alongside theological commentary, cross-references, historical information, and biblical reference material.
MATTHEW HENRY & THOMAS SCOTT
The lower portions of the pages contain condensed commentary associated with the influential theologians Matthew Henry and Thomas Scott, providing explanatory observations alongside the biblical text.
THREE-COLUMN STUDY FORMAT
The volume utilizes a practical three-column presentation, incorporating the scriptural text together with marginal cross-references and additional reference material.
BIBLICAL CYCLOPÆDIA
A built-in Biblical Cyclopædia provides alphabetical reference material covering biblical names, places, people, and historical subjects.
PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE
The volume includes the Psalms of David in Metre, accompanied by the heraldic imagery of the Royal Coat of Arms.
A specialized section of Scottish Metrical Psalms is also included, reflecting the Scottish Presbyterian tradition represented within the volume.
DELUXE GOTHIC BRASS HARDWARE
One of the most striking features of this Bible is its substantial original metalwork.
The binding is adorned with detailed Gothic-style brass corner guards and matching side plates, all present and intact. The decorative hardware gives the volume an impressive architectural character while also protecting the substantial leather-covered boards.
The leather retains deep, crisp geometric blind-stamped decoration, adding further dimension to the binding.
A COMPLETELY UNUSED FAMILY REGISTER
The integrated Family Register and Portrait Gallery remain completely blank and unused.
There are no handwritten names, genealogical entries, ink inscriptions, or removed photograph openings.
For a collector or family seeking an antique Bible in which to begin recording a new family history, these untouched pages provide an opportunity to give this historic volume a new chapter of its own.
CONDITION
This Bible has been exceptionally well preserved for its age while retaining the character of an antique volume.
BINDING & HARDWARE
The original leather binding remains structurally sound, with strong joints and firmly attached boards.
The decorative brass corner guards and side plates are complete and intact, with no broken or missing pieces and no empty mounting holes.
The leather retains its deep geometric blind-stamping. There is minor superficial chipping around portions of the upper and lower spine caps.
INTERIOR PAGES
The text block is 100% complete and remains clean, bright, and crisp.
There is no significant staining or evidence of liquid damage, and the pages retain a remarkably well-preserved appearance.
GILT PAGE EDGES
All three exposed page edges retain their substantial original gold-gilt finish, which remains bright and highly reflective.
FAMILY REGISTER & PORTRAIT GALLERY
The family-record and portrait sections remain completely blank and clean, with no historical ink markings, handwritten names, or removed photograph openings.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Title: The Comprehensive Family Bible
Publisher: Walter Scott, Limited
Publication Address: 24 Warwick Lane, London
Date: Undated
Format: Large Victorian Family Folio
Approximate Dimensions: 13" H × 10" W × 4" D
Estimated Weight: 12–15 lbs
Binding: Heavy leather with geometric blind-stamping
Hardware: Gothic-style brass corner guards and side plates
Page Edges: Gold gilt on all three sides
A VICTORIAN BIBLE & FAMILY HEIRLOOM
This Comprehensive Family Bible brings together Scripture, theological commentary, biblical reference material, metrical Psalms, and elaborate Victorian bookbinding in one substantial volume.
Its combination of Matthew Henry and Thomas Scott commentary, Rev. John Eadie's editorial work, Gothic brass hardware, brilliant gilt edges, and an untouched Family Register and Portrait Gallery makes it a fascinating example of the Victorian tradition of producing large Family Bibles for both study and preservation.
The family-record pages remain blank, leaving them ready for a new generation to begin its own history within a volume that has already survived generations of time.
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Collection Reference: AS-1008
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