[SUPERB BINDING] The Comprehensive Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorized Version, with the various readings and marginal notes usually printed therewith: A general introduction containing disquisitions on the genuineness, authenticity, and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, the various divisions and marks of distinction in the sacred writings, Ancient versions, - coins, weights, and measures, the various sects among the Jews: Introductory and concluding remarks to each book. The parallel passages contained in Rev. T. Scott's commentary; Canne's Bible; Rev. J. Brown's Self-Interpreting Bible; - Dr. Adam Clarke's commentary; and the English Version of Bagster's Polyglot Bible.

Language: English

Published by Samuel Bagster, London

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Large quarto [11.00’’ tall x 9.00’’ wide x 2.75’’ thick]. A superbly bound copy of this Samuel Bagster Holy Bible. King James Authorized Version text, includes 'The Translators to the Reader'. Double-column text with central column references, occasional Scripture maps. Family Register between Old and New Testaments with neatly written entries going back to 1825. Two ribbon markers and also includes a period homemade ribbon bookmark displaying the words: 'Lovest thou me'. A near fine, crisp and clean copy, presented in a superb, ornate binding with gauffered gilt edged text. Bound in full contemporary blind tooled leather with original working clasps. Ornate inner floral gilt dentelles to the boards. Spine with raised bands and blind décor. With absolute minimal light wear only else a superb binding for the discerning collector.

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[SUPERB BINDING] The Comprehensive Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorized Version, with the various readings and marginal notes usually printed therewith: A general introduction containing disquisitions on the genuineness, authenticity, and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, the various divisions and marks of distinction in the sacred writings, Ancient versions, - coins, weights, and measures, the various sects among the Jews: Introductory and concluding remarks to each book. The parallel passages contained in Rev. T. Scott's commentary; Canne's Bible; Rev. J. Brown's Self-Interpreting Bible; - Dr. Adam Clarke's commentary; and the English Version of Bagster's Polyglot Bible.
Publisher
Samuel Bagster, London
Condition
Near fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Item weight
2.5 kilograms
Dimensions
9 inches width by 11 inches height by 2.75 inches depth

Humber Books Ltd

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Specialist dealer in 16th-18th C. theology & early bibles. Particular interest in Puritan & Reformation works. Early English bible commentaries, sermons & expositional theology. Theological manuscripts also of interest. Trading since 1972 from the UK, we have been selling to the public and institutions worldwide. Members of the PBFA in the UK.

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