Hello, this item is a Norwegian-language Bible, measuring approximately 6 x 9 x 3 inches, bound in dark embossed leather with visible wear along the spine and corners. Although the client refers to a “1744 edition,” the imprint inside clearly indicates that this particular volume was printed in Chicago in 1885, reflecting the widespread production of religious texts for Scandinavian immigrant communities in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. The inclusion of family records of births and deaths is consistent with the Bible’s function as both a religious text and a family heirloom, which adds sentimental rather than market value.

Given its printed date of 1885, this is a late 19th-century immigrant Bible rather than a rare 18th-century edition. Its condition appears acceptable for its age, with no missing pages but notable external wear. Such Bibles were often mass-produced and do not typically command high prices on the open market unless associated with a specific historical figure or event. In its current state, with genealogical entries that may interest descendants but not collectors, its fair market value would range from $80 to $150 USD, primarily for decorative or nostalgic appeal rather than rarity.