Exceptional antique Danish Illustreret Familie Bibel from 1929, a substantial and highly decorative family Bible in its original embossed leather binding with beautifully gilt page edges.

This is not a standard reading Bible, but a true family Bible edition designed to be kept and passed down through generations. In addition to the Old and New Testaments, it includes dedicated family record pages for life events such as baptisms, confirmations and deaths, as well as space for recording relatives and family history. Your copy appears especially desirable because these pages remain unused and unwritten, which is unusual for a family Bible of this type.

The binding is richly decorated with deep blind tooling and raised ornament, and the interior includes striking illustrated plates and decorative register pages. Its large format and impressive weight make it a genuine statement piece for collectors of antique religious books, Danish book history, or period interior décor.

Title: Illustreret Familie Bibel
Publisher: Baltisk Forlag, Copenhagen
Year: 1929
Language: Danish
Binding: Original embossed leather
Edges: Full gilt page edges
Dimensions: 33 x 25 x 10 cm
Weight: approx. 6.5 kg

Condition:
Very good antique condition overall. The leather binding shows attractive age-related wear and patina, while the interior appears clean and well preserved. The family record pages are blank, which adds collectibility and display value. A remarkable and highly presentable copy.

A superb collector’s example of an early 20th-century Scandinavian family Bible—ideal for collectors of antique books, ecclesiastical works, leather bindings, and heirloom presentation volumes.