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Complete Bible (Old and New Testaments) in English — Illustrated Edition in a Jerusalem Olive Wood Cover - Complete Bible (Old and New Testaments) in English — illustrated edition in a Jerusalem olive wood cover, published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, circa the early 20th century. This is the official Royal publisher of Britain, which held the license to print sacred texts. The edition is defined as a ”Red Letter Edition” (portions of the scriptures are printed in red ink) and is accompanied by color illustration plates of biblical scenes, such as an illustration of Noah and the Ark.  Bound in a quality original Jerusalem olive wood cover, souvenir and pilgrimage work from the Holy Land.  The front cover is decorated with a deep engraving of the Franciscan Cross (Cross of Jerusalem).  The back cover is decorated with the inscription ”Jerusalem”.  The original brown leather spine is decorated with gilt stampings of the book's title. The page edges are decorated with gilt cutting.  On the front endpaper appears a handwritten ownership inscription in blue ink in English.  15 cm. 537 g. In generally good condition: front cover partially detached, heavy wear to the leather spine. Interior in very good and fairly well-preserved condition with moderate yellowing.