1893 " A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible " Light Brown Full Leather Book
1893 " A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible " Light Brown Full Leather Book
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A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible, published in 1893 by John Murray of London and written by the renowned scholar Sir William Smith, was created as an approachable theological reference for schools and young readers. During the Victorian era, religious education was deeply embedded in the school system, and this volume served as a concise yet thorough tool for understanding the people, places, customs, and teachings found in Scripture. With over thirty engraved illustrations—from the Dead Sea to Mount Tabor—the book paired accessible entries with visual aids to make biblical history and geography more tangible and compelling. Smith’s work was widely respected for distilling complex theological ideas into readable language, making this a staple reference text in its time.
This particular copy is bound in full tan calf leather, elegantly framed in black-ruled panels with tooled corner flourishes. The spine features raised bands, gilt floral tooling in each compartment, and a red leather title label, now heavily worn but still partially legible. The edges of the text block are strikingly red, still vibrant and eye-catching after more than a century.
The leather binding shows general fading and surface wear throughout, particularly along the spine and corners, with a noticeable chip to the crown of the spine. The boards are scuffed and worn in areas but the structural integrity remains sound and the boards are securely attached. The gilt floral tooling and red title label are still legible. Internally the pages are clean with some toning and occasional foxing consistent with age and handling. Retains strong shelf appeal with the warm, worn character of a book that has been well used over a long life.
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