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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1834 1st/1st TINY BIBLE Illustrated Children s Bible Stories Miniature Christian ----- An absolutely incredible, early 19th-century children s Bible. The Child s Bible is a remarkable piece it is just over 2 square inches! It s tiny! Though the size of book alone isn t the only draw. It contains numerous full-page engravings incredibly small, detailed Bible scenes! This first edition printing is considerably rare as it is one of only FIVE recorded copies remaining worldwide! ----- Item number: #26192 Price: $499 --- [A LADY OF CINCINNATI] --- The Child s Bible with Plates --- Cincinnati: Truman, Smith and Company, 1834. First Edition. First Printing. --- Details: --- Collation: Complete -- o 192 -- o 27 engravings --- Edition Note(s): First Printing -- o Title Page: Cincinnati: Truman, Smith and Company credited as publisher --- Reference(s): Adomeit A-80, Three Centuries of Thumb Bibles; American Imprints 23308; Welsh 917, Bibliography of Miniature Books --- o Later printings were published circa 1850 and later. These are commonly misdated due to the inclusion of the 1834 date on copyright page (Adomeit). -- Language: English -- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Cloth -- Size: ~2.25in X 2in (5.5cm x 4.5cm) ----- Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 26192.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Edge rubbed, and cover is faded from mauve to tan. Gilt on spine is fairly bright, and embossing of cover is still clear. Text is clean, with gift inscription in pencil on front free endpaper, top corner of text slightly creased for the first few pages. A solid copy. ; Miniature Less than 3" tall; 192 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: f to vg. First edition. Miniature book (2 2/8 x 2"). 192pp. Original blind-stamped burgundy cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Engraved frontispiece. Vignette on title. Illustrated with twenty-seven mechanically reproduced woodcuts (including frontispiece), this charming tiny book is a collection of some of the most familiar Bible passages, from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Beginning with the story of Creation and ending with Paul's preaching, the text is retold in simple words as it is intended for children. Binding stained and rubbed along edges. Gold lettering slightly faded on spine. Front hinge starting. Light water-staining to lower margin of pages throughout the second half of the book. Minor and sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in overall fair, interior in good to very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Copyright 1834, but Adomeit judges it as circa 1850-75. 192 printed pages. 27 full-page woodcut engravings by the the father of American wood engraving, Alexander Anderson (1775-1870), known as the 'American Bewick'. One plate loose but present and in good condition. One old marginal crayon mark not affecting the text. 41 x 51mm. Original faded purple cloth, with embossed child's head on rear cover and "The Bible" within scrolling floral frame and borders with cornerpieces on front cover. "THE BIBLE" in gilt on spine in large capitals. This work is based upon the 1811 Samuel Wood 'Bible History', retold, and with personal interpretation. It has about 13,000 words and is one of the longest Thumb Bibbles known. It was written to stimulate interest in the Bible in a young readership and used clear, plain language and dynamic illustrations. Adomeit locates 5 copies although one is severley defective. Adam, 298-308. Adomeit, A80. Welsh, 917. OCLC, 23715582. WorldCat locates 25 copies worldwide.