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The Holy Bible Conteyning the Old Testament and the New: Newly translated out of the Originall tongues, and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by his Maiesties Speciall Comandement. Appointed to be read in Churches.
Summary
A complete 1612 quarto King James Bible – the first edition in quarto. Bound with the Genealogies, Map, and Psalter, and with all title pages. An attractive copy that has been beautifully rebound in Cambridge paneled calf.
Description
The Genealogies with title page (n.d.) 34pp. ends with a “Description of Canaan” and the double page map. Engraved general title (1612) by Jaspar Isaac after Cornelius Boel’s design of the 1611 folio. This title page is unique to the first quarto and folio editions. Text in two column Roman font within printed border and 56 lines to the full column. The text follows the 1611 folio Bible, including numerous errors. The reading “and hee went” in Ruth 3:15. Apocrypha included as issued. New Testament title page (1612) engraved within woodcut border comprising twenty-four compartments showing the tents of the twelve tribes as well as the figures of the twelve apostles. Title is enclosed within a heart-shaped frame. Ends on colophon (1612). Bound with The Booke of Psalmes by Sternhold and Hopkins with printed title page (1612) featuring woodcut device. First chapter decorative initials and head- and tailpieces throughout.
Collation
A^8, A-Z^8, Aa-Zz^8, Aaa-Zzz^8, [A]-[M]^8. Bible text complete with all title pages.
Binding
Rebound in Cambridge paneled calf. Covers with triple paneled border with corner fleurons around a black rectangular centerpiece featuring drawer-handle tools. Spine with five raised bands, elaborately tooled in gilt with a red morocco label and the words “Holy Bible” in gilt. Endpapers renewed.
Condition
Short closed tear to double-page map and general title page; infrequent stains and light soiling; Psalter lacks all after Psalm 136; a clean and crisp copy of a first edition He Bible.
Provenance
Seventeenth century genealogical records of John Patrick to front endpaper, verso of New Testament title page, and death notice to rear endpaper.
Scarcity
USTC shows 24 copies in holding with eight in North America.
References
Herbert 313; STC 2219; ESTC S101951; USTC 3005208.