David Davidson, L.L.D. – The Comprehensive Family Bible containing the Old and New Testaments – 1870

The Comprehensive Family Biblecontaining The Old and New TestamentsWith Copious Notes and Practical ReflectionsIntroduction Parallel Passenges and Index,by David Davidson, L.L.D.With a series of historical designes, and nummerous authentic vieuws,illustrative of the countries of the bible and the fulfilment of prophecy.Blackie and Son: Glasgow; Edinbrgh; London.MDCCCLV.A wonderful example of David Davidson's scarce and beautifully illustrated family bible.Illustrated with two engraved title pages, two engraved frontspieces, drawn and engraved by W.B. Scou.With sixty plates, and eight partially handcoloured maps.The illustrators contributing to this volume include Holl, Robinson, Knight, and Whitfield.First published in 1848, this is an 1855 edition of Davidson's work.Davidson provides copious 'critical, explanatory, and practical notes and reflections, with an introduction, chronological tables, and index of subjects.In the beautifull original full calf bindings, with gilt detailing.Very smart with light rubbing and light spotting to the plates.Very good and very scarce example!Weight 7,3 kg.