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The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament and the New…
Summary
A nicely red-ruled King James Bible with text in two-column Roman font. Extra illustrated with over one hundred copperplate engravings.
Description
General title page (1660) with architectural border featuring David playing the Harp and the royal arms. Text in two column Roman font and ruled in red throughout. With two suites of engravings in both the Old Testament and the New with over 100 copperplate engravings, some by Jacob van Langeren. With Apocrypha as issued. New Testament title (1660) within woodcut border and center ornament.
Collation
A-Z^8, Aa-Zz^8, Aaa^4. Complete.
Binding
Rebacked in brown calf with earlier spine laid down. Covers paneled in blind and gilt. Spine with five gilt-lined raised bands and the words “Holy Bible” and “London 1660” lettered in gilt. All edges gilt. Red endpapers.
Condition
Occasional staining and spotting. Text is crisp, clean, and bright overall.
References
Herbert 670.