Antique 1858 Holy Bible KJV Presentation Copy Farmville Female College Virginia For Sale

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📍Rare Pre-Civil War Historical Treasure – 1858 Holy Bible with Custom Gold Presentation Inscription (December 1859, Virginia)Up for sale is a deeply historical and unique piece of American history: a 1858 Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society in New York.What makes this specific Bible extraordinary is the stunning, custom gold-stamped presentation on the front leather cover. It reads:“Presented to George La Monte by the Young Ladies of Farmville Female College, December 1859.”HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:The Eve of the Civil War: Gifted in December 1859, this Bible was presented just two months after John Brown's famous raid on Harpers Ferry, during the highest point of political tension in Virginia right before the outbreak of the American Civil War.The Longwood University Connection: George La Monte took over as the head of the Farmville Female College (located in Farmville, Virginia) in the summer of 1859. This Bible was a direct Christmas/year-end gift from his female students during his historic first year of leadership. Today, this institution is known as the prestigious Longwood University.CONDITION REPORT (Sold As-Is):This book is in authentic, unrestored antique condition, carrying the beautiful patina of its 160+ year history:Cover & Spine: The original dark leather boards with ornate gold borders are intact. The gold presentation text on the front is incredibly bright, crisp, and fully legible. The leather spine is heavily worn, dry, and cracked with significant material loss, exposing the binding underneath. Corners show heavy rubbing and wear.Interior: The pages hold together, but show heavy age-toning, wrinkling at the edges, and significant foxing/age spotting on the endpapers and flyleaves (as shown in photos). No missing text pages observed, but please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.SHIPPING:Will be shipped securely packed from Philadelphia, PA via USPS Media Mail. Perfect addition for collectors of Virginia history, Civil War era Americana, or antique Bibles.