Biblical History for the Catholic Family (1957)- F.X.M. Schiphorst - Gustave Doré

Large illustrated edition of Biblical History for the Catholic Family by F.X.M. Schiphorst, with the assistance of Prof. Dr. J.A.E. van Dodewaard. This copy is the ninth edition from July 1957.

The extensive work covers biblical history from creation and the Old Testament to the New Testament and the history of the early Christian communities. The text was compiled from a Catholic perspective and combines biblical passages with historical and theological explanations.

An important part of this edition is the 200 plates based on the famous biblical illustrations by Gustave Doré. His monumental depictions of, among others, creation, biblical kings and prophets, the life of Christ and the Revelation of John are included throughout the book.

This copy also retains the original loose inserts. At the front is the chronological overview of biblical history and at the back the separately bound map booklet with maps and plans of important biblical regions and places.

The book is bound in a large red-brown publisher's linen binding with blind-stamped biblical decorations, gilded lettering and Alpha and Omega symbolism. With its size of over 32 cm and more than 700 pages, it is a substantial and richly finished post-war family biblical history.

Details:

• Author: F.X.M. Schiphorst
• Assistance: Prof. Dr. J.A.E. van Dodewaard
• Title: Biblical History for the Catholic Family
• Illustrations: 200 plates after Gustave Doré
• Publisher: Geloofsverdediging
• Place of publication: Antwerp - Amsterdam
• Edition: ninth edition
• Year: July 1957
• Language: Dutch
• Size: 718 pages
• Subject: Catholic biblical history
• Binding: red-brown publisher's linen binding
• Decoration: blind stamping and gilded lettering
• Inserts: chronological overview and separate map booklet
• Maps: various biblical maps and city plans
• Dimensions: approx. 32.5 × 26.5 cm
• Thickness: approx. 5.5 cm
• Period: post-war, 1950s

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. The linen binding has been particularly well preserved with only slight signs of use and age. The gilded lettering and decorations are bright and clear. The binding is sturdy and the interior is clean and fresh for its age. The numerous illustrations by Gustave Doré are clear and well preserved. The loose chronological overview and the separate map booklet are present. Normal slight age discoloration of the paper. See the photos for a complete picture of the condition.