Rare Bible Society Sign
£745
An incredibly rare 19thc zinc over wood Bible Society sign.
The Bible Society was founded in 1804, and was an organisation making bibles accessible to everyone, after noticing a massive shortfall in bible ownership.
This sign was part of a pedlars cart which contained the bibles to be distributed to the poor.
The pedlar would have pushed his cart through the cobbled streets so people could help themselves to a bible.
A very decorative and important piece of social history, the sign is in good, solid condition with its ornate typography easily visible.
Can be wall mounted or free standing.
Origin: English
Period: 19thc