The Holy Bible

D'Oyly, Rev George and Mant, Rev Richard

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Cambridge, 1830

About this Item

according to the Authorized Version with notes, explanatory and practical,; taken principally from the most eminent writers of the United Church of England and Wales: together with appropriate Introductions, tables, indexes, maps and plans. Three bound volumes containing 56 plates and 8 maps. Vol 1 Introduction, then Genesis to the Song of Solomon. Vol II Introduction to the prophets then Isaiah to the Second book of Maccabees (end of Apocrypha) . Vol III (titled "Vol II Part II") comprises the New Testament, an index to 'the most remarkable passages", tables of various things and an index to the principle matters contained in the notes. Bindings are fresh but have rubs, scratches and knocks to edges, with a 2" goudge on rear of vol I (see illus). Free of inscriptions and other extra markings, the plates and maps are ivory in colour, rather than aged. A few pages were badly trimmed by the binder leaving pieces outside the gold edged text block. Some foxing spots at the start of vol 1 - mainly Genesis, otherwise clean, firm and very good state for nearly two hundred years. Very heavy at 9.2kg but price includes delivery. Covid 19 - Please see "More Information" for current shipping terms. Seller Inventory # 000890

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Holy Bible

Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Cambridge

Publication Date: 1830

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket