[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible. London: Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1595.
Sale 873 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 12, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$800 -
$1,200
Sold for $2,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible. London: Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1595.
Two parts in one volume, folio (411 x 260 mm). Black letter, text in double columns, 66 lines to the full column, separate title-page for New Testament within woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 158) with continuous register and foliation, woodcut initials, head-and tailpieces. (Lacking 12 preliminary leaves, including general title and full-page woodcut of Adam and Eve, lacking final 4 leaves, ca 24 leaves at beginning and ca 14 leaves at end with marginal fraying and tears affecting text, lacking leaves F5, M6, and 5B4, some old repairs to lower margins, some soiling or tears.) Contemporary blindstamped calf over beveled wooden boards, sueded calf spine nailed to front and rear covers, with brass bosses one catchplate remaining (crudely rebacked, very worn, lacking clasps, catches perished). Provenance: Joseph Boullon (early inscription on 4I1); “Mary Johnson Here Book Cheadle” (early inscription); William Johnson, Cheadle (inscription).
A reprint of the 1591 Bishops' Bible. ESTC S4130; Herbert 227; STC 2167.
Property from the Collection of LSC Communications, Inc.
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