1872 George V Jones Family Holy Bible and similar items

UP FOR SALE: This is an exceptional Victorian Era Family Holy Bible published by George V. Jones Co., Boston, and entered according to Act of Congress in 1872. This is not a later mass-market version. This is an early deep panel sculpted leather edition produced at a time when these Bibles were prestige objects built for generational display and inheritance. The covers retain outstanding crisp detail and both original ornate silver toned clasps are still present and functional. Page edges remain bright gilt on all three sides. This Bible includes the full Old and New Testaments, extensive marginal references, steel engravings, color illuminated pages, and Smith?s Bible Dictionary. The family record pages are filled out beginning in the early 1880s (marriage recorded in 1883, children born beginning 1885), showing this volume was actually used by the original family in its time period and not a modern decorative piece. Also present inside the Bible is an original 1883 Chambers Encyclopaedia publisher circular from Geo. V. Jones, found tucked inside the pages and remaining with the volume. Binding remains tight overall with both boards attached. Only the thicker early family pages have loosened slightly at the inner edge ? extremely typical for this binding style and age ? but the remainder of the text block is secure, clean, and remarkably preserved with no mold odor. This example survives with its original Victorian presentation presence, historical content, ephemera, and structural integrity intact. A true Antiquarian 19th Century American Family Bible suitable for advanced collectors, genealogy historians, period interior displays, or museum-level study. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!