BIBLE IN ENGLISH1574.
The Holy Byble, conteynyng the olde Testament and the newe. London: Richard Jugge, 1574.
Folio (330 x 220 mm). Elaborate woodcut title to New Testament, folding two-page woodcut of the Tabernacle, two-page woodcut map, large woodcut vignette to most books, woodcut initials. 2 parts in 1 volume. [Pointer]8, A-M8, N6, Aa-Ss8, Tt6, Aaa-Sss8, Ttt-Vvv6; Aaaa-Llll8, Mmmm-Nnnn6; A-P8; Q6; R4. Early 19th century calf, gilt. Wanting two preliminary signatures, early marginalia, several early leaves trimmed close at top margin affecting running titles, folding woodcut of the Tabernacle backed, tear from lower fore-edge corner of Rrr ii, some toning and a few scattered spots, covers detached, chips at tail of spine.
Bishops' version. This example differs from Herbert collation in three signatures, although, other than first two signatures, appears complete. Herbert 137.
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