25000.00 Dollar US$ Rare Antique Bible 1870s/ Owned by Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888 - $25000 (Gramercy, NYC) New York City

What makes this a very rare:
Bible is that it was a gift to the Methodist Episcopal Church from a Family in 1888
There is a page in the bible to show the presentation of the bible to the church.
It was given to the church in 1888, In Hoosick Falls NY. It was presented to the church by a woman married to a man who was a building mover back in the 1800's ( Presentation page in the bible)
This Bible was the possession of The Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888
Some information about the church:

"The Methodist Episcopal church of Hoosick Falls was incorporated April 12, 1858. In 1860 a frame church was erected on Main street, in which services were first held on Christmas day of that year, at which time it was dedicated, the Rev. J. E. King, D.D., preaching the sermon on the occasion. The building cost about $3,300, and had a seating capacity of 300. It was further enlarged in 1877. A fine toned bell, weighing 1,866 pounds, and costing $642, was placed in the belfry in the summer of 1874. In 1887, during the pastorate of the Rev. C. W. Rowley, it was determined to build a new church, the old one having been outgrown. The Russell homestead was purchased, the old house converted into a parsonage, and the corner stone of a new church laid October 20, 1887. The edifice was completed in about a year, at a cost, including furnishing, of about $30,000; the value of the entire property, lot, parsonage and church, being about $40,000. This building was dedicated October 31, 1888. The society is in a strong and flourishing condition. The first pastor of the church was the Rev. Reuben Wasliburne." You can verify this information on line According to History of Hoosick Falls By George Baker Anderson

About the Bible for sale:

This is a rare Bible with New testament/ Bible Dictionary and Cities of the Bible
The book has golf leaf on the pages and some gold leaf on the color illustrations.
"Two Thousand Illustrative Engravings on Steel, Wood, and in Color.
Publisher Russell Publishing Co. no 53 north pearl St. Albany NY. Copy Right Secured and entered according to the act of congress in years 1872, 1873, 1875, 1877, 1881, 1882, in the office of the librarian congress Washington DC
This Bible containing old and new testaments Translated out of the original tongues. A complete Concordance referring to every passage of the scripture comprehensive bible dictionary. in which every important scriptural word is dully explained. A complete history of each book of the bible Beautifully illustrated. Cities of the bible with descriptive scenes and events in Palestine: Biblical antiquities: scenes and events in the life of Christ: Historical Illustrations of bible text: Biographical sketches of the translators and reformers. Gallery of scripture Illustrations Bible aids for social prayer.
Apocrypha and Psalms
The study of the word of god by the following eminent Biblical writers and authors:
Rev Alfred Nevins D.D , Rev Thomas H. Horne D.D., Rev Wm H Munroe, Rev Samuel Cox D.D., Rev G.f. Maclear D.D. , Rev F.w. Farrar B.D., Rev John Eadie D.D. LL.D., Rev Wm .B. Jackson,
Prof. A.L. Rawson LL.D., Rev Wm. Smith LL.D., Rev W. Houghtson M.A. , Major C.W. Wilson R.E., "
It included some programs from the church later in the 1920"s to 1939
This Bible is in good condition considering the age, the bible does have some pages that need to be reattached to the binding some in the front and some in the back, considering the size of the book, I am sure it has loosened when you open the cover. The Majority of the book is intact. some pages along the edges have wear see photos. The book is being sold as is and no returns.
Purchase can be cash or we can meet at the bank and a certified bank check can be arranged.
Call 631-294-9176 Make offer

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