Cassell’s Illustrated Bible, Deluxe Limited Edition, 548 of 600

Cassell’s Illustrated Family Bible

Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition

Limited to 600 Hand Numbered Copies – 548 of 600

FINE Condition

This magnificent Deluxe Limited Edition is a leather-bound facsimile reproduction of the lavishly illustrated Cassell's Bible first published in America in 1860. "No illustrated Bible has ever equaled this in the artistic merit of its pictures" declared the New York Tribune. With over 800 illustrations, almost every page-spread features at least one image of which the New York Times called "not simply good, but of a rare degree of excellence"—are the work of the most eminent illustrators of the age and even include a number of engravings by the great Gustave Doré.

The Easton Press spared no expense in the production of this deluxe limited edition that was limited to 600 copies with this being number 548.  Included with the Bible  is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Measuring 13" x 10" and containing 1508 pages with over 800 illustrations by the preeminent illustrators of the 19th century, the Bible is bound in beautiful embossed full leather boards with silk moiré endpapers, gold gilded covers, gold gilting on the page ends, built in silk bookmarks and a custom-crafted slipcase for storage and display. The Bible features the King James Text, a concise concordance, authoritative marginal notes, and a Family Register.

The Bible and slipcase are in FINE condition.

A photograph of the Bible and slipcase, a stock Easton Press photograph of the edition, numbered certificate of authenticity, the prospectus, the prospectus, and stock photographs of the contents of the Bible appear below. Although the thumbnails may appear digitized, you can click your mouse on the thumbnail to view the picture in the photo viewer.