[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments. Cambridge: John Archdeacon, 1769.
Sale 873 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 12, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $313
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BIBLE, in English]. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments. Cambridge: John Archdeacon, 1769.
8vo (255 x 205 mm). Title-page printed within double rule border, double-column text. Contemporary red morocco gilt, covers with a gilt Etruscan floral border with alternating urns in each corner, edges gilt (some overall wear, joints just starting). Provenance: Edward Irish (armorial bookplate).
The King James version, printed by John Archdeacon, who was Printer to the University from 1766-1793. Herbert 1200.
Property from the Collection of LSC Communications, Inc.
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