B32231
Language code
eng
Shelfmark
Ar.3.2.01 - A3.2.02
Main entry - uniform title
Bible., English., Authorised.
Title
The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New : newly translated out of the original toungues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By his majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Oxford, :, Printed by John Baskett, printer to the king's most excellent majesty, for Great Britain; and to the University.,, M DCC XVII. [1717]
Physical description
2 v. ;, Fol.
Note
Title-page in red and black.
Note
Final leaf of the O.T. = Qqqq3 (Apocrypha).
Note
The N.T. has separate register and t-p dated 1716; its final leaf = Y4.
Note
Engraved illustrations at the head and tail of each book; engraved frontispiece; woodcut and engraved head- and tail-pieces and historiated letters throughout.
Citation/references note
Darlow & Moule,, 942
Citation/references note
ESTC,, T89281
Provenance
Richard Topham's stamp on t.p. and frontispiece. Listed in Topham's catalogue (finding aid 3).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
Contemporary blue morocco; deep gold tooled border of flower and arabesque pattern; lozenge centrepiece composed of smaller tools; gold tooled arabesque decoration on spine; seven raised bands; red and blue marbled endpapers.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmarks: Bk.1.11, Bk.1.16.
Copy-specific note
Enclosed behind t.p. of N.T.: engraving of St Luke, with verse, after Adriaen de Weerdt.
Added entry--name
Baskett, John, printer.
Added entry--name
Topham, Richard, former owner.
Added entry--place
England, Oxford
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