Efengyl Gogoniant Bendigedig Dduw Bible (Welsh) - Thomas C. Jack - Edinburgh - Scotland - 1880

The antique leather-bound Bible in Welsh - Efengyl Gogoniant Bendigedig Dduw - (The Holy Bible in Welsh - first complete translation of the Bible in the Welsh language) - from the 19th century comprises the Old and New Testament with commentary by Parson Peter Williams and Parson Matthew Henry - also contains a family register; the Bible was published by Thomas C. Jack of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the period 1870/1890.

Has brass/copper decorative fittings namely 2 clasps (closures) and on both the front- and back-edge decorative fittings, contains many religious illustrations in color, blind- and gold-stamping, gold on the edges.

In the Bible sits a peacock feather (Eye of God) to be used as a bookmark.

The antique Bible has been professionally restored by an experienced bookbinder, using as much of the original components as possible to preserve its originality.

Dimensions:
length 34 cm - width 27 cm - thickness 7.5 cm and a weight of 5 kg.

Condition:
in good restored condition with normal signs of use/aging - see photos (are part of the description and condition).

Shipping method:
Registered Parcel Post NL