Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13
A superb Family Bible.

One of the most remarkable features of the
book-trade is the enormous sales of Bibles. The
demand is chiefly for large illustrated Family
Bibles, for, strange as it may seem, there are
many families who do not possess such Bible
Prominent among the publishers who have
llshing Company, of Philadelphia. to whose su-
perb editio. of the Sacred Scriptures we desire
to call attention.
claims our attention. 1t is rich, beautiful and
substantial. AS our readers well know. a Bible
may be very showily bound, and yet put to-
a few years. Although covered with snowy
stamps and apparently well bound, the work
may be done in such a loose and unsubstantial
will crack and finally fall to pieces. This Bible
is made upon very different plan. Only the
best materials are used in in Its manufact ure
and AL the work is done by the best of work.
men, and the most highly improved machine
ry. Every stage of the work Is carefully super
vised. 1t would be impossible to devise plan
manufacture of Bibles, or by which the inter-
ests of subscribers could be more carefully
guarded. The publishers have high reputa-
ton to maintain, and they are determined to
maintain it. They realize the fact that fami-
ly Bible may be subjected to very hard usage.
and must be bound substantially as well as
The additional matter is very rich and COM
Dlete. The leading feature is slightly abridged
edition of DIR. VIM. Smiths Dictionary of the
Bible. This is really complete work in itself,
and would make an octave volume OF over six
hundred pages.
Another Valuable feature is History of all
the existing Religious Denominations of the
World, and the various sects, both ancient and
modern. These accounts are clear, concise and
comprehensive.
The additional matter which accompanies
the books of the Bible is very full and interest
ing. A large section is devoted is devoted to a
collection of Scripture illustration, consisting
of series of articles explaining and illustra-
ting the Manners and Customs of the Period,
Biblical ANTIQUITIES and Scenery. The Ami
mails of the Bible are carefully described as are
also the trees, plants, flowers, ETC., referred to
in the Scriptures, each being the subject OF
spirited and life like engravings. The Wander
ings in the Wilderness, the Tabernacle and Tenn
tail. These explanations and the maps and
plans which accompany them are of great value
to everyl reader of the Bible. A Typographical
towns mentioned in the Bible are also described.
1t is impossible to enumerate all the valuable
features in a notice like this. They constitute a
and present to the reader all the Information
and explanations he can desire. The work is
literally library in itself. and is published in
both English and German.
It is magniticently illustrated. The larger
plates consist of exquisite steel engravngs and
a number Of superb designs by the greatest liv-
ter contains over two thOueand fine Iilustra-
lions and maps. Nearly every place and OBJ
ject of interest mentioned in the Scriptures is
shown in this collections:
The Family. Record Is beautifully llthO-
graphed; and facing it is magnificent mar=
rage certificate, a featurawaich makes this BIZ
present. At the close OF the volume is a hand
some photograph album. with spaces enough
aor sixteen n portraits novel and appropriate
~, The price is astonishingly low. and within
T to examine this great Bible. It is sold
by subscription only, ana Mr.. g. B. LUFToN,
who is the authorized agent for this section, is
now canvassing for it,