{"product_id":"1883-st-paul-leather-book","title":"1883 St. Paul Biography Theology Full Leather Prize Binding","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eA richly bound Victorian copy of \u003cem data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eThe Life and Epistles of St. Paul\u003c\/em\u003e, published in London in 1883, with a beautifully gilt-decorated spine, gilt ruled covers, marbled endpapers, and marbled page edges. This was one of the best-known 19th-century studies of the Apostle Paul, written to place his life and letters within the real geography, politics, and travel routes of the ancient Roman world. Books like this appealed to Victorian readers who wanted scripture grounded in history, place, and archaeology, and the foldout map and engraved illustrations were a major part of that experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eThis copy has especially strong visual appeal. The full leather binding gives it the look collectors want on a shelf, while the Hurley Grammar School prize label adds period provenance that suits the book’s scholarly and religious subject perfectly. It is an excellent piece for collectors of theology, biblical history, Victorian leather bindings, or antique books with strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Rev. W. J. Conybeare; Very Rev. J. S. Howson [d]Title | The Life and Epistles of St. Paul [d]Publisher | Longmans, Green, and Co. [d]Date | 1883 (New Edition) [d]Binding | Full leather with gilt-decorated spine, gilt-ruled covers, marbled endpapers, marbled edges [d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 5.25 in W x 1.75 in D [d]Origin | London, England [d]Illustrations | Engraved illustrations and maps, including foldout Plan of Rome [d]Provenance | Hurley Grammar School prize label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The binding shows rubbing, scuffing, and general wear consistent with age and handling. The front inner hinge and the spine area are slightly loose, though the book remains fully intact and presents well. Foxing and spotting are present on some of the preliminary leaves and plates. The foldout Plan of Rome is present but loose or fully detached from its original placement. Marbled endpapers and marbled page edges remain attractive throughout, and the gilt decoration to the spine and covers retains good brightness. A solid, displayable copy with honest age to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51089486741782,"sku":"AMD-02821","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Drews_Books_3.3-3217.jpg?v=1773165091","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/1883-st-paul-leather-book","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}