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lisashere

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Old Bible
« on: April 30, 2015, 01:17:03 pm »
I have this bible that I'm trying to get information about. I don't know what it says on the outside wood cover. Inside there is handwriting by my relative that says "Bought in Jerusalem January 1875". It measures about 8" x 5.5" x 2". Any information and value is much appreciated! Thanks!








talesofthesevenseas

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2015, 03:42:52 pm »
The British and Foreign Bible Society is now simply called the Bible Society and they still operate in the UK. I'm sure they'll be able to tell you about your Bible!

http://www.biblesociety.org.uk/about-bible-society/
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lisashere

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2015, 03:59:54 pm »
Thank you so much for the information!

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2015, 12:52:59 pm »
You're welcome! The American Bible Society was able to help me with an old family Bible they had published in the 1850s. Let us know what you find out!
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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2015, 03:55:11 pm »
The wood boards ( the cover ) are exceptional. Without that special binding and provinance it probably wouldn't be worth all that much, but I would say it's about a $200-$300 Bible IMO. 

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2015, 04:44:36 pm »
the third photo is  in hebrew - "my god bless you and guard you" (its up side down)

lisashere

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2015, 11:23:40 am »
Wow!!! Thank you everyone for all the information. You have each helped me out tremendously :-)

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Re: Old Bible
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2015, 07:18:11 pm »
Thanks Kluksu !!  Always great to have help with the language !!