1811 Holy Bible – Mathew Carey – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Old & New Testaments with the Apocrypha, Two Folding Maps, and Historical Peck Family Records. An impressive early American Holy Bible, printed and published in Philadelphia in 1811 by Mathew Carey, an important figure in early American publishing. This substantial, over 200-year-old volume contains the Old and New Testaments, together with the Apocrypha, marginal notes and references, biblical indexes, concordance, and supplementary reference material. The Bible retains its aged leather binding with raised spine bands and a gilt-lettered “Holy Bible” label. Of particular interest are the two historical folding maps and handwritten Peck family records, which have been connected through historical genealogical research to a documented Connecticut family. 1811 Philadelphia printing by Mathew Carey. Old and New Testaments together with the Apocrypha. Both folding maps advertised on the title page are present. Map of Palestine, depicting the travels of Jesus Christ. Map of the Travels of the Apostles, including St. Paul’s journeys to Rome. Additional illustrated geographical plan of Jerusalem. John Brown’s Concordance, biblical indexes, reference tables, and supplementary historical material. Original handwritten Peck family records, documenting births, marriages, and deaths. Additional loose handwritten family record slip found inside the Bible. Old leather binding with raised spine bands and surviving gilt-lettered title label. Historical Peck Family Connection. One of the most interesting features of this Bible is its handwritten family history. The entries appear to correspond to the family of Jabez Peck and his wife Mary, of Greenwich, Connecticut, whose children are documented in historical genealogical sources. The handwritten records include members of the Peck family whose names and dates correspond with those recorded in Darius Peck’s 1877 publication. A Genealogical Account of the Descendants in the Male Line of William Peck. Among these family members was Abigail Peck (born 1812), who is documented as a missionary and schoolteacher among the Tuscarora Nation in New York during the 19th century. Her teaching work is recorded in Elias Johnson’s 1881 historical publication. Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois. An additional loose handwritten record, found within the Bible, contains further Peck family information, including marriage and family dates from the 1820s and later. These surviving records provide an interesting historical and genealogical association, making this volume appealing not only to collectors of early American Bibles but also to those interested in early American family history. The historical references establish a documented family connection; ownership by any particular individual has not been independently verified. This is a heavily aged antique Bible published in 1811, exhibiting substantial wear consistent with more than two centuries of use and storage. The leather binding shows extensive rubbing, scuffing, cracking, surface loss, and deterioration, particularly along the spine, corners, and edges. The front exterior joint exhibits significant cracking and splitting. The back board remains structurally sound. The raised spine bands and gilt-lettered title label remain visible. The pages display significant age-related foxing, spotting, toning, and discoloration throughout, with varying degrees of wear. Some pages exhibit creasing, folds, edge tears, and other age-related imperfections. The preliminary pages and title page show additional wear, including tears and creases. Near the family-record section and Jerusalem illustration, a leaf has been partially removed, leaving approximately half the leaf remaining. The remaining edge appears relatively cleanly cut. The reason for its removal is unknown. Both folding maps advertised on the 1811 title page are present and have been photographed. They exhibit foxing and age-related discoloration but retain attractive and legible geographical detail. An additional geographical illustration of Jerusalem is also present. The handwritten Peck family records show expected age-related wear and discoloration. The separate handwritten manuscript slip found inside the Bible is included with the sale. The volume has not been fully collated page by page, and overall completeness has not been independently verified. No claim of absolute completeness is made. Please carefully review all photographs, particularly those showing the binding, front joint, title page, folding maps, manuscript records, and interior condition, as they form an important part of the description. A historically interesting example of early American Bible printing, retaining its period character, beautiful geographical maps, and a documented genealogical connection to the Peck family.
