Can a Bible be used as an heirloom?
If you plan to keep your ancient Bible as a family heirloom for generations, rather than buying as an investment with the intention of reselling; you may also have your family name gold-stamped or blind-stamped into the leather.
Who is the owner of the old Bible?
I have an old Bible that was printed about 1821. The Bible belonged to my second great grandfather, Ephriam Benn. I want to preserve the Bible, and I want to share information about the Bible with other family members. I am looking for tips and techniques to preserve this old book. I currently store it in a photo archival storage box.
What’s the best condition for an old Bible?
As to the condition, when it comes to early bibles, as they were heavily used and often printed on inexpensive paper stock, one must be somewhat forgiving of the general browning and occasional stains found in the present example. A full original binding (i.e.’ contemporary’ or period) is certainly the most desirable.
How old is an old leather bound Bible?
Actually owning a complete, genuine original, beautiful, leather-bound 350 to 425 year-old English Bible as a family heirloom and stunning display item for your home. Why should I consider purchasing one?
How old is an heirloom in a family?
Family heirlooms can be many generations old, passed from parent to child for centuries. Or they can be newer, something inherited from a parent or grandparent that will be passed along in the future.
I have an old Bible that was printed about 1821. The Bible belonged to my second great grandfather, Ephriam Benn. I want to preserve the Bible, and I want to share information about the Bible with other family members. I am looking for tips and techniques to preserve this old book. I currently store it in a photo archival storage box.
What should the end pages of a family Bible look like?
For the family Bibles that pre-date the gaudy Victorian era, we offer complete rebinding in calf or goatskin with an antiqued finish to replicate what your Bible should have looked like with years of careful use. We are always careful to preserve any personal notes, even on the pastedown end pages.
Why do people keep heirlooms in their homes?
While things like jewelry and furniture can only exist in one family member’s home at a time, everybody can conjure up memories of a lost loved one by cooking their heirloom recipes. The handwritten recipe cards are especially sentimental for many of us, as seeing that familiar handwriting brings back vivid memories even many years later.
