This is a large antique family Holy Bible published by The Southwestern Company, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1895–1910. Known as a Pictorial Family Bible and Self-Pronouncing Edition, it contains the Old and New Testaments in the King James Version, with marginal references and colorful lithographed pages.
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Publisher: The Southwestern Company, Nashville, Tenn.
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Edition: Self-Pronouncing, Pictorial Family Bible
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Estimated Age: c.1895–1910
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Features:
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Embossed black cover with decorative design
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Family presentation page and full-color lithograph title pages
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Large format with gilt-edged pages
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Designed for recording family history and genealogy
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Condition: Fair antique condition. Heavy wear to binding, with cover and spine damage (see photos). Interior pages remain intact and readable with expected age toning.
Why Collect This Bible?
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A historical and religious heirloom over 110 years old
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Ideal for display, genealogy research, or restoration
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Represents the craftsmanship and publishing style of turn-of-the-century American family Bibles
📚 This Southwestern Co. edition offers a glimpse into how families preserved their faith and history at the dawn of the 20th century. Despite its binding wear, it remains a remarkable antique artifact of American religious publishing.
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