The Holy Bible Containing the Bookes of the Old & New Testament [with] The Book of Common Prayer

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Sale 447: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#447) 02/14/2011 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #21The Holy Bible Containing the Bookes of the Old & New Testament [with] The Book of Common Prayer

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Sale 447: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#447) 02/14/2011 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Description

Heading:

(Bible in English)

Title:

The Holy Bible Containing the Bookes of the Old & New Testament [with] The Book of Common Prayer

Author:

**

Place Published:

Cambridge

Publisher:

John Field

Date Published:

1660-1659

Description:

2 volumes. Engraved title page, lacking all other illustrations. (Folio) 42.5x28 cm. (16¾x11") full calf bordered in gilt rebacked with original gilt spines laid down, all edges gilt.

Massive folio bible, unfortunately devoid of the engraved plates. Bound together with the Book of Common Prayer.

Condition:

Edges worn; a few pages detached at gutter where sliced during removal of plates; still good.

Item#:

212225

Headline:

Field's Bible 1660
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