Bible [ Book of Common Prayer. The Bible. ]
by Bible
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Imprinted at London by Robert Barker. 1607., 1607. Book measures 33x22.cm. Large 8vo, possibly quarto. First work. The booke of common prayer, with the Psalter or Psalmes of Dauid, of that translation which is appointed to be vsed in churches. Signatures complete A4 B-G6.In two columns, roman.ESTC Citation No. S123397. Second work. The Bible that is, the holy Scriptures contained in the Old & New Testament. [4], 294, 294-299, 301-361, [1], 359-362, 361-444, 135, [7] leaves : ill., maps (woodcuts). Signatures complete [par.]4 A-3L6 3M-3O8 3P-5E6 5F4. ESTC Citation No.S122320. Third work. The vvhole booke of psalmes· Collected into English meeter by Thomas Sternhold, Iohn Hopkins and others, conferred with the Hebrewe, with apt notes to sing them with all. Set foorth and allowed to be sung in all churches, of all the people together, and after morning and euening prayer, as also before and after sermons: and moreouer in priuate houses, for their godly solace and comfort, laying apart all vngodly songs and ballads, which tend onely to the nourishing of vice, and corrupting of youth. Collation, [2], 114, [6[, Signatures: A-K6 L1, LACKING L2. Some pagination errors, but the first two works appear to be complete, the third work lacking the last leave. Bound in period or early full calf, panelled boards, raised bands, ornate gilt tooling within compartmets, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. At some time the binding has been repaired, retaining most of the original spine, repair to boards. Generally a very attractive early binding. Internally, occasional minor blemish or tear. Pages in very good clean condition. A very nice Bible.. Full Calf. Very Good. Large 8vo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- George Jeffery Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 099568
- Title
- Bible [ Book of Common Prayer. The Bible. ]
- Author
- Bible
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- Imprinted at London by Robert Barker. 1607.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1607
- Size
- Large 8vo
- Keywords
- Bible
- Bookseller catalogs
- Leather Bindings; Antiquarian; Religion;
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About the Seller
George Jeffery Books
Biblio member since 2005
CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire
About George Jeffery Books
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