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• Antique Gothic‑style family Bible, published by Wesley Jones, Burlington, Iowa
• Era: Late 1890s
• Material: Ornate leather cover with gilt embossing and heavy paper pages
• Measurements: 12.25″ × 9.75″ × 3.5″; weighs approximately 10 lbs
• Condition: Very good — restoration handled professionally; inside covers reinforced and a few pages sealed for preservation
• Features:• Old and New Testaments, Apocrypha, Concordance, and Psalms
• Illuminated pages with vivid color and engraved illustrations
• Family record section filled from 1856 through 1981, documenting lineage and provenance
• Binding intact, gilt lettering and decoration still prominent. Family portrait pages in back.
• Display: A striking example of Victorian religious craftsmanship, ideal for collectors of antique Bibles or 19th‑century Americana
• Notes: Maintained in excellent condition for its age; restoration preserves authenticity and readability
