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Rare 1815 Mathew Carey Quarto Family Bible (KJV) with Extensive Handwritten Campbell & Chandler Family Genealogy!!This is a wonderful piece of early American publishing and family history: an authentic 1815 King James Version Quarto Family Bible, printed and published by the renowned Mathew Carey at No. 121 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.This historic edition includes the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, marginal references, and an alphabetized table of names. It also features its highly desirable early American engraved map: \"The Journeys of the Children of Israel from Egypt...
This Bible serves as an invaluable primary source document for historians and genealogists tracking the Campbell and Chandler family lineages. The center \"Family Record\" section contains beautifully legible, detailed handwritten death entries spanning from the late 18th century through 1870.Prominent Names & Dates Documented Inside:Andrew Campbell, Esq. (d. March 28, 1816, aged 43)Lydia Campbell (Wife of Andrew, d. August 30, 1852, aged 76)Solomon H. Campbell (d. August 20, 1870, aged 59)Andrew Campbell (d. September 1, 1829, aged 23)Sarah Archer Campbell (d. August 6, 1833, aged 24)Deborah Chandler (Wife of Philip C. Chandler, d. Aug 21)Chandler Children Listed: Peleg C., Oliver, Catharine, Philip, Lydia, Catharine (2nd), Rebecca, Solomon H., Deborah, and George Washington Chandler.CONDITION
Please review all listing photographs carefully to evaluate the condition.Exterior: The original full leather binding shows heavy, authentic age wear, scuffing, and scraping consistent with a 211-year-old book. Crucially, the spine and boards remain attached to the text block, keeping the structure sound.Interior: The pages exhibit typical foxing (brown spotting), aging, and occasional historical water staining. The text, typography, and copperplate map engraving remain sharp, crisp, and fully legible. No major missing text blocks observed in core sections. See photos before buying!!
