Rare Leather 1800s Family Holy Bible By Rev. Robert Jamieson, D.D. As Is

This is not just a Bible it is a monumental heirloom A true relic of Victorian piety and power this oversized leather-bound family Bible measures approximately 11 inches long and 14 inches wide and commands presence from every angle Crafted in the United Kingdom and authored by the esteemed Rev Robert Jamieson D D this Bible is part scripture part scholarly archive part sacred sculpture Hand-tooled black leather covers with deep relief gilt tracery and engraved silver metal clasps make this piece as much a visual marvel as a spiritual artifact Its sheer scale intricate ornamentation and devotional purpose would have placed it at the very center of a family’s life and legacy not just on Sundays but for generations But what truly elevates this offering is its historical context It belonged to the Zimmerman family of Chevy Chase Maryland and contains a collection of newspaper clippings and a signed letter addressed to the family from none other than Rudolph Kauffmann II former associate editor of the Washington Evening Star and member of the family that owned and managed the paper from the Civil War era until 1974 The letter dated July 6 1962 includes sympathy remarks and preserved clippings concerning the passing of Georgia Zimmerman and offers rare documentation of the family's deep roots in Washington DC history Kauffmann a Princeton graduate and highly respected editor curated these clippings personally and his involvement adds gravity and provenance to the Bible’s legacy Every curve and corner shows the grace of time aged but not diminished The leather is weathered the gilt page edges whisper history and the ornate covers still radiate reverence The spine alone tells a story of centuries in silence on a mantle altar or carved table This Bible is not just rare it is one of a kind Finding another of this size condition and direct historical connection to the Washington Evening Star and DC elite is almost impossible outside major institutional collections For the advanced collector of religious antiques the connoisseur of fine bindings or the curator of Americana this is the statement piece The one that anchors a room sparks conversation and preserves the soul of a forgotten century Condition antique with wear consistent with age No restoration no alterations no replacements Original documentation included Offered as found This is a legacy in leather an artifact of faith media and memory that will not surface again.