Antique Dutch Church Bible / Church Register – “Kerk Lutjebroek 1874”

A remarkable 19th-century Dutch church book, dated 1874, created for the church of Lutjebroek, North Holland. The front cover is beautifully stamped in gold with the inscription:

“KERK LUTJEBROEK 1874”

This is a substantial leather-bound volume fitted with original copper clasps — a classic feature of important ecclesiastical books from the period.

Type

• Church Bible or church register

• Commissioned church binding (not a standard retail edition)

• Protective clasp binding typical of 19th-century ecclesiastical 

Origin

• Location: Lutjebroek, North Holland, The Netherlands

• Year: 1874

Such books were often specially ordered for parish use and were intended to be durable, ceremonial, and visually impressive.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Brown leather binding with blind tooling

• Gilt title stamping on front cover

• Decorative central medallion motif

• Two original copper clasps (functional and decorative)

• Hand-bound text block

• Marbled endpapers

• Handwritten note inside

The copper clasps were designed to keep the book tightly closed, protecting the pages from warping and wear — a common feature of important church volumes.

Condition

Overall condition: Good to very good, age-appropriate

Original copper clasps intact and functional
Spine solid and stable
Gilt lettering clearly legible
Interior pages clean and well preserved

Minor age-related wear includes:

• Light corner wear

• Slight leather discoloration

• Surface wear consistent with 19th-century use

No major damage or missing parts visible.

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