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The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues …
Description
Begins with the Genealogies by J[ohn] S[peed] with red-ruled title page (1631) and decorative border. Bound with the double page Map of Canaan. General title page (1631) 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. Text ruled in red throughout in two column Roman font. Small woodcut of the Garden of Eden to Genesis 1, David with a Harp to Psalms 1, and the Four Evangelists to Matthew 1. With Apocrypha as issued. Similar New Testament title page (1631). Text ends on dated colophon (1631). Bound with The Whole Book of Psalmes with title page (1655) and woodcut border. First chapter woodcuts initials, head- and tailpieces throughout.
Collation
A-Z^8, Aa-Zz^8, Aaa-Kkk^8. Complete with both title pages.
Binding
Bound in nineteenth century black straight-grained morocco. Covers paneled in gilt lines and spine with five recessed bands. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt.
Condition
Trimmed, approaching cross-references at fore-edge on occasion. Clean and bright throughout.
References
Herbert 448.