{"product_id":"statenbijbel-1923-nederlandsch-bijbelgenootschap-octavo-galjard-letter","title":"Staten Bible 1923 | Dutch Bible Society | Octavo Galjard type","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Dutch Statenbijbel from 1923, published by the Nederlandsch Bijbelgenootschap on the Heerengracht in Amsterdam and printed by the Vereenigde Drukkerijen in Amsterdam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition of the Statenvertaling contains the Old and New Testaments and was issued as a “Bible in octavo, Galjard type”. Measuring approximately 20.5 × 14.5 cm and about 6 cm thick, it is a sturdy study Bible from the early twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy shows clear signs of long and intensive use. The original binding and spine have been repaired and reinforced with fabric and tape on several occasions. Various leaves have also been reinforced along the edges and tears. These old repairs are clearly visible and form part of the book’s current condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the heavy wear, the Bible remains a recognizable and authentic example of a Dutch Protestant study Bible from the interwar period. The title page is intact and lists the Nederlandsch Bijbelgenootschap, the Vereenigde Drukkerijen in Amsterdam, and the exact publication year of 1923.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Bijbel, dat is de Gansche Heilige Schrift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslation: Statenvertaling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents: Old and New Testaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Nederlandsch Bijbelgenootschap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher’s address: Heerengracht 366, Amsterdam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Vereenigde Drukkerijen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of printing: Amsterdam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: octavo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypeface according to edition: Galjard type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal extent: 1172 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent up to and including: page 1170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: black cloth binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 20.5 × 14.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery poor antiquarian condition. The book shows heavy signs of use and has been extensively repaired in the past. The original spine construction is badly damaged and has been partially replaced or reinforced with fabric. Fraying, loss of material, and loose threads are visible at the top and bottom of the spine. Old tape repairs are scattered throughout the book, including reinforcements of leaf edges and tears. The paper is heavily discoloured and shows localised staining, creasing, small tears, and damaged edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy is incomplete: the final leaf containing pages 1171 and 1172 is missing, and therefore the end of the Book of Revelation is also missing. The other photographed parts of the book are present, but given the condition and numerous historical repairs, completeness cannot be guaranteed beyond the established missing end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clearly and intensively used copy that is particularly interesting as an authentic antique study Bible and religious historical object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55631762162003,"sku":"AA0822003","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"CLP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_3773_712af9ea-a21a-48d6-bb33-6490baf4f4d2.jpg?v=1793111781","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-cl\/products\/statenbijbel-1923-nederlandsch-bijbelgenootschap-octavo-galjard-letter","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}