7 Nov 2006
14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Printed Books, Manuscripts and Photography
Back to auction 14310
Printed Books, Manuscripts and Photography
Back to auction 14310
BIBLE, in English, Great Bible Version
[The Bible in English, that is to say: The content of all the holy Scripture, both of the Olde and New Testament], 5 parts in one, black letter, double column, 4 titles (including New Testament) within woodcut border, lacks 8 preliminary leaves (including general title), and 4 leaves (K8 in part one, R4 and S1-2 at end), 4 leaves torn with loss to text, fore-margin of New Testament cropped touching some marginal notes, occasional short tears and minor soiling, several ownership inscriptions (the earliest 1666), contemporary calf, rebacked with original spine laid down, 2 brass corner pieces (of 8), lacks clasps [STC 2102], small 4to, [J. Cawood, 1569]
Sold for
£1,440
inc. premium
Category: Books / Books, Maps and Manuscripts
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