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Landscape Illustrations of the Bible: Consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places Mentioned in the Old and New Testament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Landscape Illustrations of the Bible: Consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places Mentioned in the Old and New Testament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Landscape Illustrations of the Bible: Consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places Mentioned in the Old and New Testament

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.753682.a-b
Object Type Book
Author (English, 1780 - 1862)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1836
Medium paper, ink, leather
DimensionsPart a (Volume 1) H 1 1/8 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 23.5 cm )
 Part b (Volume 2) H 1 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo volume set of hardcover books that each have marbled pattern on the cover in, blue, brown, yellow, with leather accents on the spine and corners. Both books have gold detailing on spine.
Historical NoteReceived during Binyamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House on July 6, 2010. Each book is an original copy from 1836, written by English theologian Thomas Hartwell Horne.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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