Why is the Pitt minion Bible so popular?
The Pitt Minion is most famous because of its layout. It is widely considered to be the ideal two column layout for a compact Bible. While I am not an expert in design, I have been amazed at how readable this Bible is given the small font size. The font is 6.75/7 Lexicon No. 1 A, which is small.
What is the Pitt minion format?
The slimline Cambridge Pitt Minion format is widely admired for its compact but clear type and its elegant binding styles. The words of Christ are printed in red, and there are full cross-references, a dictionary/concordance, and maps.
Is the Pitt minion the same size as the Quentel Bible?
One of the things that most surprised me about the Pitt Minion is that it has the same size concordance as the Schuyler Quentel, a much larger Bible (for comparison the photo above features the Quentel and Pitt Minion together).
How many color maps are in the Pitt minion Bible?
The Pitt Minion also has 15 color maps. From the variety of Cambridge Bibles I’ve seen, these maps are the same across the variety of Cambridge Bibles. This Bible also has two ribbons that are a really nice red. There is also a blank presentation page at the front of the Bible.
Is the Pitt Minion readable?
This Bible is not only made with an attention to detail, it is also made to be read. As with any Bible of this quality, the pages are smyth-sewn. The Pitt Minion is most famous because of its layout. It is widely considered to be the ideal two column layout for a compact Bible.
What is Clarion Bible?
The Clarion edition is the only ESV personal size reference Bible with a single-column paragraph format. This is a Bible of the very highest quality, printed on India paper with art-gilt edges, Smyth-sewn for flexibility and endurance, and bound in black goatskin leather, edge-lined for extra suppleness. Read more.
What is calf split leather?
'Split' refers to the underside of the hide; the other side, 'top-grain', is superior and more expensive. Goatskin. Calfskin. Cowhide.
Who made the layout for the Cambridge Pitt Minions?
The layout was done by Blue Heron Bookcraft of Battle Ground, Washington here in the States. Just as Jongbloed is renowned for their work so is Blue Heron in their field. The attention to detail and quality is what sets the Cambridge Pitt Minions apart. When you hear, You get what you pay for.
What is the slimline Cambridge Pitt Minion?
The slimline Cambridge Pitt Minion format is widely admired for its compact but clear type and its elegant binding styles. The words of Christ are printed in red, and there are full cross-references, a dictionary/concordance, and maps. It is printed in the Netherlands on very thin and light India paper, with gold edges. The pages are Smyth-sewn, giving the books plenty of support and allowing them to stay flat once open.
