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• Binding: Leather (Distressed / Separated)• Publisher: S. Bagster & Sons / James Pott & Co.
• Year Printed: 1896 (Dated by Inscription)
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Atlas Maps, Handwritten Family Ledger, Original Diary Pencil Accessory
This is a deeply historic, beautifully personalized copy of \"The Comprehensive Teachers’ Bible,\" co-published by S. Bagster & Sons, Limited (London) and James Pott & Co. (New York). While the printing itself is undated, a beautiful handwritten ink presentation inscription on the front blank flyleaf firmly anchors this piece to December 17th, 1896, given as a gift to Herbert A. Strong from his mother.Historical & Genealogical Highlights:• Family Notes Ledger: Features historical handwritten fountain-pen genealogy entries mapping deep family loss, documenting the deaths of \"Bobbie\" (September 30, 1908) and \"Aunt Strong Jr.\" (August 28, 1920). It includes a scriptural annotation to 2 Samuel 12:23.
size is 9x6x3
• Antique Atlas: Features highly detailed, full-page color lithograph study maps (Canaan, Sinai Wilderness, The Ancient World) bound into the back appendix.
• Original Pocket Pencil: Includes the incredibly rare, original miniature wooden note-taking pocket diary pencil still tethered to its original purple silk cord and marker tassel.
Condition Details (Please Read Prior to Purchasing):
The text block pages, color maps, and internal endpapers remain clean, intact, and well-bound to one another. However, the exterior cover is in heavily distressed/poor structural condition. The front cover has fully separated from the spine along the hinge joint. Furthermore, the exterior calfskin binding is suffering from advanced \"red rot\" (dry, powdery flaking and chipping to the spine and cover edges).This volume serves as an exceptional piece of historical ephemera or a highly rewarding rebinding/restoration project for a collector.
