Holy Bible ca. 1880s with Double Fore-edge Paintings

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6B The Self-Interpreting Bible Old and New Testament by The Rev. John Brown, with additional notes, critical, practical, and explanatory from Scot, Henry, Haweis with an original m emoir of the Author. London: William Mackenzie, ca. 1880s. Double fore-edge paintings Description The Holy Bible with Double Fore-Edge Painting is a remarkable and rare edition that combines sacred scripture with exquisite artistry. A double fore-edge Bible features two hidden paintings along the outer edges of its pages—one visible when the pages are fanned one way, and another when fanned the opposite direction. These delicate watercolor scenes, often depicting biblical landscapes, religious imagery, or symbolic motifs, remain invisible when the book is closed, revealing themselves only when the pages are carefully spread. This craftsmanship, popular from the 17th to 19th centuries, reflects both devotion and artistic innovation. The combination of the Holy Bible’s timeless spiritual message with the beauty of double fore-edge art makes this edition a treasured example of faith, history, and fine bookbinding. Notes Large black leather binding with gold tooling front and back, beautiful gold tooling on spine, brown leather Holy Bible title on spine, three edge gold with beautiful double fore-edge paintings, intact, some rubbing around edges, otherwise fine condition. Show more