[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New. -- Index Biblicus: or an Exact Concordance to the Holy Bible. -- The Whole Book of Psalms. Cambridge: John Field, 1668, 1666.
Sale 873 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 12, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$600 -
$800
Sold for $2,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New. -- Index Biblicus: or an Exact Concordance to the Holy Bible. -- The Whole Book of Psalms. Cambridge: John Field, 1668, 1666.
3 works bound in one, 4to (226 x 170 mm). Engraved architectural title by John Chantry. (Title-page and first text leaf attached loosely with old marginal repairs, some minor spotting or soiling.) Contemporary black panelled morocco gilt (crudely rebacked). Provenance: prayers and genealogical notes in two early hands; Thomas Pennington (Bledlow, Bucks armorial bookplate).
This edition, printed in small type, is widely known as the "Preaching Bible," owing to its supposed suitability for use from the pulpit. Old and New Testament: ESTC R18074 (with the title-page for the New Testament dated 1666 as here); Wing B-2277. Concordance: ESTC R25715. Psalms: ESTC R17943; Wing B-2490.
Property from the Collection of LSC Communications, Inc.
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