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The Holy Bible : containing the Old Testament and the New / newly translated out of the orginall tongues ; and with the former translations deligently compared and revised, by His Majesties speciall command ; appointed to be read in churches.

Accession number
PML 151812
Published
London : Printed by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie, and by the assignes of John Bill, 1639.
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman.
Notes
The New Testament has special t.p.
T.p. borders engraved--McKerrow 230.
Description
1 v.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscription: "Lord Jesu let they Handmayd's breath / To heaven ascend at the houre of death! / And (during life) my Mind & love / Be in thy Word, & World above! Amen! Amen!," 18th century.
Provenance
Ann Lambert, inscription: "Ann Lambert her book the gift of Mrs. Eliz. Kneebone," 17th century; Sotheby's London, 14 July 1915, to Leighton; Mortimer L. Schiff, bookplate. From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
17th-century English embroidery on white satin. Enclosed in a black levant drop case.
Classification
Department