Antique 1904 Hurlbut's Story of the Bible John C Winston Illustrated Color

The John C. Winston Company
Illustrated Religious Text / Children's Bible
Antique, Copyright 1904

This antique edition of "Hurlbut's Story of the Bible," authored by Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, served as a cornerstone of early 20th-century religious education for young readers. Originally copyrighted in 1904, this "self-pronouncing" volume features one hundred and sixty-eight stories forming a connected narrative of the Holy Scripture. This specific copy is a "New Edition From New Plates," notable for its profuse illustrations including vivid full-page color plates and detailed half-tone engravings typical of the Winston publishing house style.

• Publisher: The John C. Winston Company, Limited (Toronto/USA)
• Content: 168 biblical stories with self-pronouncing text for educational study
• Illustrations: Includes multiple full-color plates and half-tone engravings throughout
• Dimensions: 8.5 inches (L) x 6 inches (W) x 2 inches (H)

Condition: Good antique condition. The cover shows age-appropriate shelf wear, including rubbing to the spine and edges. The interior pages exhibit natural tanning/toning consistent with early 20th-century paper stock but remain intact and legible. A handwritten ownership inscription "Mrs. E. J. Books" is present on the front flyleaf. The binding remains stable and no missing pages or major structural tears were observed during inspection.