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The Bible, that is, the Holy Scriptures contained in the Old and New Testament. Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with The Best Translations in Divers Languages. With most profitable Annotations upon all hard places, and other things of great importance.
Summary
One of the taller folio editions of the Geneva Bible. Printed in easy-to-read Roman font with the complete set of Geneva illustrations and maps. A great supplement to the King James version that was first printed in the same year in an attractive binding.
Description
Engraved title page (n.d.) with architectural design featuring the twelve tribes on the left and the twelve disciples on the right with the four gospel symbols at the center. The Genealogies by J[ohn] S[peed] with illustrated full-page woodcuts depicting the lineage from Adam to Christ, issued without map. A full-page engraving featuring Adam and Eve in the Garden bound before the Genealogies. Text in two column Roman font. Complete set of Geneva illustrations and maps. Apocrypha included as issued. New Testament title page (1611) with head- and tailpiece. Ends on the dated colophon (1612). Bound with the Whole Booke of Psalms (1618). Historiated first chapter initials and decorated head- and tailpieces throughout.
Collation
A-Z^6, Aa-Zz^6,. Aaa-Lll^6, Mmm-Ooo^8, Ppp-Zzz^6, Aaaa-Zzzz^6, Aaaaa-Ddddd^6, Eeeee^4. Bible text complete with all title pages.
Binding
Bound in 18th century Cambridge paneled calf. Boards paneled in blind with corner fleurons around a light brown rectangular frame. Spine with five blind-lined raised bands and a red morocco label with the words “Holy Bible” lettered in gilt. Marbled endpapers. Scratch to front board with corners bumped, light wear to head and foot of spine.
Condition
Some light toning and minor dust-soiling in places; a few leaves with light marginal staining but clean and crisp overall; Qq1 fore-edge margin repaired to verso; Lll6 repaired closed tear at foot.
Provenance
Rear endpaper with laid down letterpress list of mid-late 18th- century genealogical entries relating to the Clarke family; front endpaper with “Eliza Groves, May 9th 1811” in manuscript.
References
Herbert 312. STC 2218.