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The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues, …
Description
Engraved general title page (1671) with a red-ruled architectural border featuring an angel blowing a trumpet. Text ruled in red throughout in a two column Roman font. Without Apocrypha, as issued. Printed New Testament title page (1669).
Collation
A-Z^8, Aa-Zz^8. Lacks final three leaves (all after Revelation 11:16).
Binding
Contemporary black morocco, skillfully rebacked with original spine laid down. Covers double paneled in gilt with corner fleurons and centerpieces. Two original working clasps. Inner dentelles. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt.
Condition
Covers lightly bumped; Half of rear endpaper renewed; D1 with loss; Lacks all after Rev 11:16; occasional spotting and staining; some page numbers penciled in the margins; a very nice copy.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. “James Edge Dec 10, 1723 in Old Street, London” in neat hand to front endpaper.
References
Herbert 705; STC 554.