2 Copies Of The Holy Bible As Follows:
The Holy Bible Two Version Edition
Published by Henry Frowde: London c1899 (Preface Date)
PLUS
The Holy Bible Containing The Old & New Testaments
Published by Ward, Lock & Bowden Limited: London & Melbourne etc c1900 (inscription dated 1903)
"This pair of late-Victorian to Edwardian Bibles offers a compelling glimpse into devotional publishing at the turn of the 20th century, combining scholarly intent with deeply personal provenance. The Holy Bible: Two-Version Edition, published by Henry Frowde at the Oxford University Press around 1899, presents the Authorised Version alongside the Revised Version, with differences printed in the margins so both texts may be read from the same page. This edition reflects a period of serious theological engagement and textual comparison, and is further enriched by period handwritten devotional verses and notes, lending it a quietly intimate character. The volume includes maps and illustrated plates, underscoring its role as both a study Bible and a family or ministerial reference.
The second volume, The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments, published by Ward, Lock & Bowden around 1900, is a handsome Minion Teachers' Bible printed by Royal Authority and intended for church and instructional use. It bears a clear inscription dated June 2nd, 1903, "To Rose from her Father," adding a strong personal and genealogical dimension. Together, these two Bibles represent not merely religious texts, but lived objects of faith, study, and family history, appealing especially to collectors of antique Bibles, students of biblical publishing history, and those drawn to books with authentic handwritten provenance and devotional use."
General wear and fading to covers and spines with minor damage as shown. Front black endpaper sits loose in smaller volume. No other loose pages. Lovely handwritten inscription notes present as shown. Both bibles in good antique condition. Please study photos to further understand condition.
