Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Antique Leather-Bound Family Bible & Byzantine Style Book-Form Box
- Price realized
- $400
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $325
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- January 16, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 - JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 2) Religious book and box, including: (1) "Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible," with marginal commentary and references by the late Reverend John Brown, published by Edward Slater, numerous colored illustrations, gilt-embossed leather binding, brass locking clasps and edges with etched quatrefoil design, gilt page edges, typical wear to leather, approx 13.5"h, 11"w, 3.75"d; (1) Byzantine style book-form box, 20th c., pressed metal cover with religious portraiture, hinged lid opens to gilt-bordered image of Jesus, above lined interior, rear tinted sheets with loss, approx 3"h, 8"w, 12"d, 15.5lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.