Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
A Superb Family Rible.

One of the most remarkable features of the book trade is the enormous sales of Bi bles. The demand is chiefly for large Illus, trated Family Bibles, for, strange as it may seem, there are many families who do not possess such Bible.
 Prominent among the publishers who have recognized this demand are Phillips & Hunt, of 805 Broadway, New York, to whose su- perb edition'of the Sacred Scriptures we de- sire to call attention.
 The binding of their magnificent Bibles most claims our attention. It is rich, beauti- ful and substantial. As our readers well and yet put together so fimsily that it will come to pieces in 8 few years. Although covered with showy stamps and apparently well bound, the work may be done in such a loose and unsrbstantisl manner that with only ordinary handling it will crack and finally fall to pieces. This Bible is made upon very different plan. Only the best materials are used iD it's manufacture, and all the work is done by the best of workmen, and the most highly improved machinery Every stage of the work is carefully super vised. It would be impossible to devise a plan by which greater care could be given 10 the manufacture of Bibles, or by which the interests of subscribers could be more care- fully guarded. The publishers have high reputation to maintain, and they are deter mined to maintain it. They realize the fact that family Bible may be subjected to very hard usage, and must be bound substantially as well as handsomely.
 The additional matter is very rich and complete The leading feature Is a slightly abridged edition of Dr. Wm. Smiths Diction, ary of the Bible This is really a complete work in itself, and would make an octave volume of over six hundred pages.
 Another valuable feature is a History of all the existing Religious Denominations of the World, and the various sects both ancient and modern. These accounts are clear, con- else and comprehensive.
 The additional matter which accompanies the books of the Bible is very full and inter. esting A large section Is devoted to col lection of Scripture illustrations, consisting o a series of articles explaining and illustrating the tanners and Customs of the Period, Biblical Antiquities and Scenery. The Ami mals ofthe Bible are carefully described, as are also the trees, plants, flowers, etc., re- ferred to in the Scriptures, each being the subject of spirited and lite-like engravings. The Wanderings ill the Wilderness, the Tab ernacle and Temple are described with great minuteness of detail. These explanations and the maps aLd plans which accompany them are of great value to every reader of the Bible. A typographical sketch of Jerusalem is given. and the cities and towns mentioned in the Bible are also described It IS impossi bic 70 enumerate all the valuable features in a note like this They constitute a complete encyclopaedia of Bible knowledge, and present to the reader all the information and explana- lions he can desire. The work is literally library in itself, and is published in both English and German
 It is m.gnlicently illustrated The larger plates consist of exquisite steel engravings. and number of superb designs by the great est living artists, Gustave Dore The addi- riona attsr conta!ns twenty five hundred line illustrations and maps. Nearly every place and object of interest mentioned in the Scriptures is shown in this collection
 The Family Record is beautifully lithog- raphed; and facing it is a magnificent mar riage certificate, a feature which makes this Bible very appropriate and desirShle wed ding present At the close of the volume is a handsome photograph album. with spaces for sixteen portraits, 6 novel and appropriate addition to Family Bible.
 The price is as:onishingy low. and within l the means of every family We advise our l readers to examlne this great Bible. It is | sold by subscription only and MT. P. c. Cuni- l nings, who is the authorized agent for this | section, is now canyassing for it.