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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches
by Bible. English. Authorized. 1860
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About This Item
Oxford : Printed at the University Press for the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, 1847. 1st edition in this form. Hardcover. Contemporary full speckled calf over beveled boards, very good. Raised bands with the board panels ruled in blind. All edges gilt. Minor generalized wear. Remains an uncommonly good example; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; un-paginated with the text in double columns. 30cm. Subject; The Bible- Texts and Versions - King James, Authorized version (1611). At foot of title page: Cum privilegio. With separate title page for the New Testament.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Title
- The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches
- Author
- Bible. English. Authorized. 1860
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition in this form
- Publisher
- Oxford : Printed at the University Press for the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge
- Date Published
- 1847
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- Title Page
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Calf
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- Gilt
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- New
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- Edges
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