One of the earliest folio size Bibles printed in America, this
Berriman Bible was printed in Philadelphia, PA in 1796. This single volume edition of what is also
called the “Hot Press Bible,” has been painstakingly rebound by a professional
bookbinder in spindled genuine English calfskin leather, hand-dyed and antiqued
to a medium dark brown finish. This edition
has an interesting provenance as it was originally the pulpit bible for the
Epworth Methodist Church, formerly located on 13th and N. Carolina
Ave. NE. in Washington D.C. The original covers are included separately,
bearing the names of the original owners of the Bible, James and Ann McConkey. (See
photo- “History of the McConkey Family Bible” for complete provenance of
ownership). Some staining and foxing throughout; there are professional repairs
made to several pages, as well as an archival envelope provided on the inside
back board for six of the most damaged pages.