Very large, thick folio. [18.50 tall x 12.00 wide x 3.50 thick]. ESTC ref; 006472248. Darlow & Moule 982. A superbly bound copy of this large folio (similar to a Vinegar Bible). With the additional Sturt engraved plates throughout and five double-page folding maps. An uncommon bible with ESTC only recording Oxford University in the UK and two USA locations. Engraved bookplate to the inner front board depicting an ostrich? two shields and the motto Libertas . Frontispiece engraved portrait of King George II; engraved half title by John Sturt; title page printed in red & black with large vignette of Clarendon House, Oxford. Verso blank, 2pp dedication, 2pp names & order, remainder printed in double-column with historiated initials to each book of the bible. 6pp translators to the reader, Old Testament A-H6, Iii1; Apocrypha Iii2-6, Kkk-Xxx6, Yyy1b; New Testament title page with large vignette of Clarendon House, A-Q6, R4, S1b; Index A-E2. A table of offices F2. Bound with sixty-six leaves each with four engraved plates by Sturt, ie 264 images in total within elaborate engraved frames. Five double-page maps, two in the Old Testament and three in the New Testament. An excellent, crisp and clean copy in the main. Occasional light marks, minor blemishes else a very nice crisp and clean copy overall. A handful of small nicks or marginal tears. Three of the plates with small marginal wear or losses else a delightful copy overall. MULTIPLE PHOTO IMAGES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO REQUEST. A VERY LARGE HEAVY BOOK, ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES WILL BE REQUIRED. Seller Inventory # ABE-1691492184724

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New ...

Publisher: Oxford : printed by John Baskett, printer to the University

Publication Date: 1727

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Specialist dealer in 16th-18th C. theology & early bibles. Particular interest in Puritan & Reformation works. Early English bible commentaries, sermons & expositional theology. Theological manuscripts also of interest. Trading since 1972 from the UK, we have been selling to the public and institutions worldwide. Members of the PBFA in the UK.

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Humber Books Ltd
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