Description: The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament and the New: Newly translated out of the original Tongues: And with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, By his Majesties Speciall commandement. The first quarto in black letter of the Authorized Version Summary: London: Robert Barker, 1613. 4to (8.25 x 6.5 in). The first quarto King James Bible in black letter type. Complete Bible text rebound in modern calf with the Genealogies, Tables, and Psalter. A nice He Bible which closely follows the 1611 first edition folio. Description: General title page (1613) engraved within woodcut border comprising twenty-four compartments showing the tents of the twelve tribes as well as the figures of the twelve apostles. Title is enclosed within a heart-shaped frame. Both titles omit the words “Appointed to …” The Genealogies by J[ohn] S[peed] with title page (n.d.) is complete without map. Text in two column black letter, closely following the errors in the first edition. Ruth 3:15 with the reading “And he went into the citie.” Apocrypha included as issued. New Testament title page (1613) with verso blank. Concludes with colophon (1613) and “Benjamin Pollard his Book March the 10th, 1771” on verso. Bound with Two right profitable and fruitful Concordances with title page (1613) by R.F.H. Also bound with The Whole Booke of Psalmes with title page (1615). Numerous woodcut first chapter initials and head- and tailpieces throughout. Collation: A^8, A-Z^8, Aa-Zz^8, Aaa-SSS^8. Complete. Binding: Recently rebound in blind-paneled brown calf. Spine with four raised blind-ruled bands. Second compartment with “Holy Bible” lettered in gilt. Faded marbled edges. Plain endpapers. Condition: General title lightly frayed and stained to edges; Genealogies with dampstain to upper right third of text; C2 (Gen 44) light stain to text; E-H small stain to lower outer column; H4 (Num 22) repaired half-moon tear at fore-edge with loss of 24 lines to outer column; M2 (Josh 19) loss of a few letters; T-Aa dampstain to outer margin; Dd2 small corner tear with loss of catchword only; Qq1 small marginal loss; Mmm-Qqq frayed to bottom corner; Qqq8 repaired with loss of 10 lines to outer column; Rrr-Sss frayed to edges with repair at Rrr6; top third of printed title to Whole Booke of Psalmes torn away and lacking final leaf of Prayers. References: Herbert 323; STC 2227; ESTC S121317. ShippingFree domestic shipping via UPS 2nd Day Air. International shipping at cost. Returns We work hard to meet our ethical responsibility to describe our material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned for any reason within 10 days of receipt. Please notify us before mailing a return. Books must be returned in the same condition to be eligible for a full refund. Buyer is responsible for securely packing, shipping, and insuring returned items. Terms and Conditions All photographs are of the actual item for sale. We are happy to provide additional photographs on request. We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All materials are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions) unless otherwise noted. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and uphold their Code of Ethics. Dungeness Books Books in all fields with an emphasis in antiquarian Bibles and theology. Located in Holland, MI.
Price: 6250 USD
Location: Holland, Michigan
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Region: Europe
Author: [King James Bible]
Publisher: Robert Barker
Topic: Christianity, Bibles
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1613