Condition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. Beautiful decorative cloth binding with abundant gilding and decor. 76 pages illustrated with "two hundred and fifty superb engravings" from designs by Dore' and others. This edition has the twelve listed color chromolithograhs and an additional double page color chromolithograph entitled "Nero's Human Torches." Cover soiling, corners and edges rubbed/worn, normal page foxing. This IS a gorgeous book and in remarkable shape for it's age! Sound binding!
Blurb: Retelling of events in the Bible. A companion book to the Holy Bible designed to increase our interest in the study of the bible and to give a better knowledge of God's providence and immeasurable love for the children of men.