This rare and exceptional manuscript titled "Remarks on the Bible ? Original and Selected" is an entirely handwritten theological commentary on the Old Testament, beginning in Genesis and concluding in Malachi, written between 1822 and 1827. ? Key Features: Dated: First page reads Bedford, 8th Dec. 1822; final entry dated 25 March 1827 Entirely Handwritten in stunning, calligraphic script ? neat and consistent throughout Content: Commentary by chapter and verse across the Old Testament Binding: Period-correct quarter leather binding with original marbled boards and matching page edges Publisher label: T. A. Ronalds, Bookseller Stationer, Pearl Street, New York (inner cover) Condition: Structurally excellent: pages tight, binding sound Ink remains rich and legible Only one page partially damaged (shown in photos) Light age wear, foxing, and scuffs consistent with age This volume appears to be a first or original edition ? a one-of-a-kind manuscript, not a printed book. The marbled page edges matching the boards and leather tooling strongly indicate period binding, likely contemporary to its creation. ? Collector Appeal: Early American or British religious scholarship Biblical exegesis, devotional manuscripts Theology seminaries or rare book libraries Calligraphy and 19th-century manuscript collectors Christian historians and curators ? A rare opportunity to own a personal devotional work from the early 1800s, reflecting serious study and artistic attention to form. A striking addition to any antiquarian collection. ? Be sure to review all detailed photos. Ships with care and full insurance.