Description
HOLY BIBLE Scholars' Edition WINSTON Illustrated International Series c.1900 . The International Bible Press printed and bound this Scholars' Edition of the HOLY BIBLE for The John C. Winston Company circa 1905. The Bible measures about 4-1/2 x 7" with the text encompassing the Old and New Testaments and many extras, consuming about 1200 pages, not counting many double-side leaves dedicated to illustration. Winston did not date this work, but we can approximate issuance in the early 1900's with the help of a small four-page booklet entitled "Have you come to Jesus" that we found laid in. Online research reveals that The Bible Institute Corportage Association printed this piece around 1905. The last paragraph of our listing also provides some corroborating history of the Winston Company. Condition: Very sound leather Bible in good condition, much superior to typical works of this vintage and genre. Loss of yapp at the spineheel, else intact and well-preserved. Discreet gift inscription on reverse of black front endpaper, else text remains clean and unmarked. Ribbon marker present but loose. Gilded text block and fore edge very nice. Personalized on front leather wrap. Very collectible example. The company started in 1884 with just one employee, its namesake, John Clark Winston. The law student-turned-publisher started his company working alone on the second story of a rowhouse at 1009 Arch Street. The fledgling publisher began by selling bound photo albums and expanded rapidly, moving offices every five years (7th and Arch in 1889, 6th and Arch in 1894), while keeping a printing house at 6th and Race. In 1899, the company consolidated its printing house and offices into a single building at 718 Arch. Everything changed for the publisher in 1900 when they purchased the entire printed stock of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which included Bibles in every language. At this point, the Winston Company became primarily known as a Bible publisher. Their “International Series” of bibles was a grand success, giving the company the inspiration to construct one massive building from which to conduct their operation.
Marzie Razieeyin
Beautifully-kept hardcover! Book and dust jacket well-preserved, and exactly as described. Thoughtfully-packaged and arrived earlier than expected. Seller communication was well above average. Final price was more than fair, so good value for money. Seller is a credit to eBay! Thank you!
Mudassir5439
Excellent seller. Would recommend. Good communication from helpful seller who knows his stock. High quality old item, well protected for safe transit across the Atlantic. Arrived safely. Very happy with my purchase.
user32146615
The book is no prize but it is exactly what was described. It should be a great value after restoration - the price left plenty of room for that. Well packaged in minimal materials and promptly shipped.