OK, JUST got my new Allan Bible.......
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Marrow Man
Drunk with Powder
Is that anything like an Allan wrench... 
Yes...Tim, except it has the Biblical Text and rather looks more Like a book! Lol....Is that anything like an Allan wrench...
DMcFadden
Puritanboard Commissioner
OK, on behalf of the covetous curs among the unwashed hoi polloi on the PB, I officially petition the Marvelous Max Philanthropic Bible Lovers Foundation for a grant. Could you just pick up some of them thar Allan Bibles (the ESV reader's edition sounds just about right) for distribution to deserving lovers of fine Bibles on the PB. I interpret "deserving" as those of us who actually read your posts and interact (hint . . . hint).
Actually, I'm delighted that you like the new Allan Bible. Could you give dimensions? Is it a single column format? References?
Actually, I'm delighted that you like the new Allan Bible. Could you give dimensions? Is it a single column format? References?
SemperEruditio
Puritan Board Junior
Single column w/references. It's beee-u-tee-full!!
Berean
Puritanboard Commissioner
TO ANY TECH SAVVY FOLK! I have permission from J. Mark Bertrand to put Pictures of the Allan ESV READERS from Mark's Blog: J. Mark Bertand Binders Blog, Directly on the PB! It is hard to photograph Bibles but Mark is a Master.....anyone willing to help me (my Mac has issues doing size on PB) I would Love the help. As I say I have his permission anyone willing and able to help me grab and place 3, 4, 5 good pics of the Allan ESV Readers. I would love the help! Grace and Peace.
Ivan
Pastor
Norm, that Bible is almost identical to the KJV Allan's Bible I have which was donated to me by a gracious PB member. It is an absolutely beautiful Bible. I also have an ESV Allan's Bible that I really like. I bought that from a PB brother at a wonderful price.
Allans Bibles are the bomb!
Berean
Puritanboard Commissioner
Berean
Puritanboard Commissioner
Ivan, the "my" is in the title of the website unfortunately. I don't have one. Max does and so does the website owner. My best is a black calfskin NASB I got from a brother on the PB, and I love it.
Ivan
Pastor
Perhaps some day, Norm. BTW, in the first photograph, the brown Bible on the far left is the color of my ESV Allans.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the hype about the Allan Bibles?
In their finest bindings, they use the softest, most supple leather (known as highland goatskin) and India paper with beautiful art gilt edges. The bibles open flat from any page and feel almost like they mold to your hand when holding them. They are truly a work of art.
DeborahtheJudge
Puritan Board Freshman
AHHHH! I have been looking for a bible with large print (above 10; I have terrible eyesight), cross-references, and margins. YAYYYY what a GREAT graduation gift this will make. 
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Sorry, I don't care how awesome the leather is. I am not paying 130+ for a Bible.
Read some of his reviews here (Bible Design and Binding) and look at these pics here (Picasa Web Albums - evangelicalbible.com). Look for Allan.
Also, if you end up owning one you will truly know why they are so great. (others who own one can back me up on this one, the quality of these Bibles is outstanding).
glorifyinggodinwv
Puritan Board Sophomore
I agree with Michael. I own one Allen Bible and it is "truly a work of art" in bookbinding.
Thats what I thought at first until I got my hands on one. But after I held my friends I knew I had to get one. I like quality products, so naturally the Allan Bible fit me best.
While not inexpensive, they are LIFETIME Bibles, they are art...but functional art, 120 dollars? Well, you can use an Allan the rest of your life! Unless you drop it in pool, it will outlast you, it will be heirloom, to children and grandchildren. In that light, I think, 120 is not extreme. Most Bibles made that cost 70 bucks might only last 10 years, (seeing action) as in using it. I saw a 40 Year old Allan on EBAY...looked brand new!
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
I am not so sure I would spend 70 either. I could be wrong, but I just can't see a Bible lasting a lifetime.
My Grandfathers Bible upstairs says otherwise, however I am not about to debate a quality product if you care little about craftsmanship.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
I am not trying to call anyone a liar by any means and I do appreciate quality. That being said, my dad's Bible (which was just some common 20 dollar Bible) has lasted for nearly 30 years. The reason is not necessarily quality, but rather how it was handled. I on the other hand runs through Bibles frequently because of the wear and tear that happens while in military training. It is not uncommon to see duct tape Bibles among soldiers.
So it isn't that a Bible can't last a lifetime, just not under my circumstances.
So it isn't that a Bible can't last a lifetime, just not under my circumstances.
Actually this is the Single Best EDITION, I have seen, I just read the first 3 Chapters of John, I notice little ghosting, Bible paper, even the best quality, French milled, India...is but need thin, so, looking carefully at even a fine Bible you might see a little. This EDITION, I had to angle to the light and put my eyes close...it is hard to to see!
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