Lot 526
1877 A.J. Holman & Co. Holy Bible
Sold August 27, 2026
- Price realized
- $160
- Estimate
- $150–$300
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Manufacturer: A.J. Holman & Co.
Dimension: Approx. 12.5x 10 in.
Condition: Cover has visible wear, such as discoloration, scuffs, and scratches. One side of the clasp is missing and there are some tears in the leather.
Additional Information: This lot features an 1877 edition of The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments translated out of the original tongues and diligently compared and revised with former translations. Published in Philadelphia by A. J. Holman & Co., No. 930 Arch Street, the volume also includes the Apocrypha, Concordance, and Psalms. Bound in elaborately decorated leather, the Bible is embellished with ornate detailing and bears the monogram of its original owner, Anna B. Stockham, adding a personal and historical element to the piece. Family Bibles of this period were often treasured heirlooms used to record genealogical information and passed down through generations.
Lot details
- Lot
- 526
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Books › Rare Books
- Estimate
- $150–$300
- Closed
- August 27, 2026
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