THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised,

Published by Oxford: Printed at the Clarendon Press by Dawson Bensley and Cooke., 1803

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Seller: Barry McKay Rare Books, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CUMBR, United KingdomBarry McKay Rare Books

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8vo, (207x136mm), collates: A-T8., some spotting and finger-soiling. Bound in an all-encompassing case of darkened tinplate, with a large brass ring rivetted on to the lover cover, and the remains of a brass clasp at the fore-edge. This fascinating example of an unusual binding has undergone some restoration and has been recased into its metal covers, a recent typed noted (alas unsigned) by the re-binder outlining the work that was undertaken is loosely inserted. It would seem reasonable to speculate that this unusual example of the bookbinder's craft was perhaps intended for display in either a gaol or a workhouse, doubtless to improve the minds of the unfortunate inmates, the brass ring on the lower cover suggests that it was intended for fixing, probably with a chain, to some immovable object so perhaps the possibility of its former use in a gaol might be the more likely explanation. The pages show the signs of some, though not excessive use, so perhaps it did some good, but doubtless not as much as was intended.…

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Title
THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised,
Author
BIBLE 1803 New Testament Oxford Printing. (Bound in tinplate, for a gaol or workhouse?)
Publisher
Oxford: Printed at the Clarendon Press by Dawson Bensley and Cooke.
Publication year
1803

Barry McKay Rare Books

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We are located some 20 minutes drive from the M6, Junction 38 and therefore only a 20 mile detour from the main England-Scotland route. Appleby is a town well worth a visit, the coffee pot is always on though refreshment with ¿a little more authority' can be had if the Crown & Cushion in the town's market square is open! Our Bookroom is open by appointment. We will be happy to send pdf copies of our catalogue by email.

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