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The Holy Bible

Creator: The Holy Bible / Biblical
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
[KING JAMES VERSION].
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.

Stock Code 110535
Cambridge, Printed at the Pitt Press John William Parker, University Printer, 1838

Current price £650.00
An elaborately gilt-tooled KJV bible published by John William Parker (1792-1870), the official printer to the University of Cambridge and member of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

Large 8vo (23.5 x 16.5 cm); divisional title, binder's label to rear pastedown, hinges cracked but holding; brown pebble-grain morocco by John Parker, panels tooled in gilt to Regency design, gilt spine, all edges gilt, corners slightly bumped, minor wear to extremities, a handsome copy.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	110535
Incollect Reference #:	681594

Dimensions

W.	6.5 in;	H.	9.25 in;
W.	16.5 cm;	H.	23.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Shapero Gallery Located in the heart of Mayfair, London, Shapero Gallery specializes in prints and original works on paper, ranging from antique prints to modern pochoir plates and photography. For inquiries, contact us at +44.207.493.0876 or gallery@shapero.com.

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