The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (1834 Miniature edition)

BIBLE. NEW TESTAMENT. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

London: James Nisbet, MDCCCXXXIV (1834). Miniature / Pocket Edition. 

Hardcover.
A rare and beautifully preserved Regency-era miniature printing of the New Testament from the notable evangelical publisher James Nisbet. A remarkable survivor of early 19th-century micro-format printing, featuring original topographical maps.

Provenance:
Features a contemporary ink ownership inscription to the preliminary blanks dated 1840.

Miniature / pocket scale (approx. 2.5" x 2").
• Binding: Original period leather binding with bright, striking all-edges gilt (gilt page edges). Corners and joints show minor uniform shelf-wear, rubbing and chipping, but remain completely intact and structurally sound, minor marks. The volume exhibits a gape when closed.
• Maps: 100% Complete & Collated. All three original engraved maps are present and in very good order.
• Interior: Marks to edges of paste downs and end-papers. No loose pages. Shows natural light age-toning, slight foxing at edges, and a little corner creasing.

ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. 

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