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:
Gift of Robert F. Metzdorf, in memory of Donald F. Hyde, 1969.
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, with bottom block representing a view of London, and two pendant shields, both bearing crosses.
Library's copy housed in red cloth clamshell box.
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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