[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. 1672. RARE EDITION OF KING JAMES BIBLE IN FOLIO.
Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana
Jun 7, 2024
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $2,540
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. London: N.p., 1672.
2 parts in one, folio (359 x 222 mm). Text largely double-column, engraved additional title. (Additional title trimmed to plate margin with some minor loss and laid down, title and dedication mounted on stub, occasional repaired tears or marginal restoration.) Early purple straight-grain morocco ruled in gilt and in blind, edges gilt (joints rubbed with some splitting, front hinge starting). Provenance: Rev. James Stirling (1709-1773), Minister of the Gospel of Glasgow, his copy (autograph note explaining the provenance); George Campbell (ALS describing his gift to); Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, 10ᵗʰ Baronet (1866-1956), Scottish landowner, Tory politician and philanthropist.
A RARE EDITION of the King James version in folio, with Geneva Bible notes. Herbert 708; Wing B2285.
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