THE FIRST PRINTED ENGLISH NEW TESTAMENT.TRANSLATED BY WILLIAM TYNDALE.PHOTO LITHOGRAPHED FROM THE UNIQUE FRAGMENT NOW IN THE GRENVILLE COLLECTION,BRITISH MUSEUM.

Ed. Edward Arber

Published by 5 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, 1871

About this Item

70 pp. introduction. 62 pp. lithographed text. This first edition copy includes lithograph photographs of Tyndale's 'Cologne Fragment': 22 Chapters of Matthews Gospel that Tyndale was forced to abandon when fleeing from Cologne due to persecution. This quarto edition is housed in the Glenville Collection of the British Museum. Tyndale completed the New Testament in Octavo a year later in Worms. Hard cover in fair condition, particular design on front with gold titling on spine. Edges show significant signs of wear, with bending of corners, scuffing. Spine is creased throughout and shows chipping at top and bottom. Hinges are loose but endpaper still intact. Binding is still intact. Previous owner's name in pencil on front page. Some early pages shows slight foxing. Dust damage along top edge of pages. Text block appears otherwise clear and unmarked. lithographs are in very good condition, still very clear. SEE PHOTOS. Seller Inventory # ABE-1616018408133

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE FIRST PRINTED ENGLISH NEW ...

Publisher: 5 Queen Square, Bloomsbury

Publication Date: 1871

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition