The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments / newly translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. With marginal notes, shewing the Scripture to the best interpreter of Scripture.

Accession number

PML 60444-45

Uniform title

Bible. English. Authorized. 1698.

Published

London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd ..., Anno Dom. 1698.

Credit line

Robert F. Metzdorf, in memory of Donald F. Hyde,

Description

2 volumes ; 13 x 7.5 cm

Notes

"The New Testament" has special title page and date: The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ... Appointed to be read in Churches. London ... Anno Dom. 1699. Cum Privilegio."
Text in double columns.
Engraved title page by L. Lucas, wi

Binding

Black morocco, gilt-tooled to a herringbone pattern, marbled endpapers, gilded edges. From 1720.

Inscriptions/Markings

Markings in unknown hand in ink throughout the end of volume 1.

Variant title

New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Provenance

Robert F. Metzdorf.

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The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments / newly translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. With marginal notes, shewing the Scripture to the best interpreter of Scripture.