Antique Vintage Bible Store

1577 (third FOLIO edition) Geneva - Breeches - Bible, Apocrypha, tables, illustrations, 2 page temple engraving

small folio, 10 1/2" x 7 1/2", 2 3/4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A well preserved THIRD FOLIO edition printed for the Geneva - Breeches - Bible.

A well preserved and  EARLY 1577 RARE small FOLIO-size Geneva (Breeches) Bible in exquisite binding (professionally rebound), " ... Imprinted at London by Chriftopher Barkar, dwelling in Pater nofter Rowe, at the figne of the Tygres Head, 1577, Cum Priuilegio". Including most of the prelims, the Apocrypha and complete set of special Geneva Bible engravings/illustrations. Likely original leather on covers with clasp remnants.

Professionally restored binding in EXCELLENT condition - you can use it daily! Except for the lacking general title page and the last 2 (replaced) leaves of Revelation the Bible seems complete. Rough edges, damages corners etc and some minor/small tears throughout but esp on the prelim pages. Noticed a partially torn page in Isaiah. EXCELLENT margins (all headers etc are present). All woodcuts present. Very few previous ownership notes and scribbles, Bible text itself is without writing. There is expected wear and scuffing, some light soiling and staining but the pages are in overall wonderful condition considering age!  A PERFECT DAILY READER! Attractive FOLIO Geneva with the rare double page Ezekiel temple engraving. ...more...

1583 Pristine single column text New Testament, Geneva printing with commentary, concordance and Psalter

large quarto, 10" x 7.5" x 3" thick   

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

This is an exceptionally well preserved and very rare and early Geneva New Testament Bible, printed by Christopher Barker, in London in 1583. Museum quality preservation and high quality rebacked with leather of the original covers and contemporary spine, labeled in gold letters: "New Testament" and "1583". The whole New Testament (translated by Theodore Beza) - including the famous Geneva commentary - is printed in single column and large Black letter font - very legible and uncommon as almost all Bibles were printed double column in those days. Also this is a larger that usual quarto printing, the book is 10" x 7.5", significantly larger than other Geneva quarto's.

Bible text is complete, The New Testament title is provided in a high quality facsimile, other prelims are lacking. The last page of Revelation end with a printing of Barker's device. The New Testament text is followed by a complete table/concordance, ending with the 1583 dated colophon.

A Psalter of 1583 (title page lacking but another title page of a regular sized quarto Psalter is included) is bound with the Bible. This metric book of Psalms with musical bars lacks after Psalm 145. Very rare to find a Psalter this early.

Between the New Testament and the Psalter is a beautiful very long contemporary handwritten song - amazing handwriting!

Beautiful large margins, stunning binding restored to conservator quality. Lacks prelims (title provided in facs), title to Psalter and after Psalm 145. Beautiful large margins, stunning restored binding with original boards. Some paper edge repairs on the first pages. Could be used as a daily reader!!

A gorgeous and remarkable 1583 single column Geneva Bible...more...

Price: $3800.00

1589 Quarto - Christopher Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha and Concordances, Prayer Book and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 3"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very early (1589!!) Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the complete Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha and ("Two right profitable and fruitfull") Concordances. Printed in 1589 in London by the renowned Christopher Barker. Also bound with a partial Common Book of Prayer and an incomplete Psalter (1590)

Great condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather cover with blind stamping and a 4-raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Geneva Bible" and "1589". Black letter - Gothic font presented in two columns of text with notes.

This Geneva Bible is complete, including ALL title pages and prelims. The Bible starts with the general engraved title page, followed by "Of the incomparable treafure of the holy Scriptures", "to the Chrstian reader" and "How to take profite...", followed by the first page of Genesis. After the Apocrypha there is the engraved New Testament title page, "the fumme of the whole Scripture of the bookes of the olde and newe Teftament" and next "Certaine queftions and anfweres touching the doctrine of Predeftination, the vfe of Gods worde and Sacraments", "the names and order of all Bookes", followed by "The holy Gofpel of Iefus Chrift, according to Matthewe". After the book of Revelation there are "Tvvo right profitable and fruitfull Concordances, or large and ample Tables Alphabeticall" (with title page), these are two extensive concordances on "the interpretation of the Hebrue, Caldean, Greeke, and Latine wordes" and "all fuch other principall wordes and matters". All the above is COMPLETE in every aspect.

Additionally there is a Book of Common Prayer bound in the front of the Bible, this incomplete Prayer Book starts with the communion prayers and is complete (including the Psalms) from there on.

At the end of the Bible is a 'Whole Booke of Psalms' (with title page 1590) with various hymns followed by the Psalms with musical bars. It lacks after Psalm 115.

Overall a true antique treasure that also can be used as a daily reader!....more...

1595 Quarto Geneva (Breeches) Bible, Apocrypha, Concordances, Psalter, woodcuts and maps plus an extra set of 17th century engravings

quarto 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very nice 1595 Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD and DAILY USABLE condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, a Psalter and Tables. Printed in 1597 in London by the deputies of Christopher Barker. This is the legendary Breeches Bible: translated in Genesis 3:7 as "and they sowed figge-tree leaves together, and made themselves breeches" (the KJV has "aprons").

Solid condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather cover with 5-raised bands (restored) spine. This book is in nice shape, with a later beautiful 1700s red leather binding, with some family names on the boards (Palmer and Riley), hinges intact and appearance barely worn at all, later endpapers.

The text of this Geneva Bible is complete, including title pages (except for general title), prelims and colophons. The Bible lacks the general title page and starts with  "How to take profite..." and "the names and order of all the Bookes...", followed by the first page of Genesis. Before the books of Psalms is a title page "This second part of the Bible...". After the Apocrypha there is the engraved New Testament title page, "The Printer to the diligent Reader" and "The Defcription of the Holy land (with map), followed by the gospels. After the book of Revelation (with Barker's colophon (1594), there are "a briefe Table of the interpretation of the proper names" and "a table of the Principall things", these are two brief concordances. The concordances  end with Barker's colophon (1595).  Lastly, the Whole Booke of Psalmes [printed by John Windet for the assigned of Richard Day. 1594] - all Psalms with musical bars present, last few pages (prayer section) missing.

There are various engravings and decorated chapter initials throughout, including the complete set of the famous Geneva woodcuts and maps!

Additionally a set of about 20 full page engravings (looks like from a 1680's Field's Bible) have been bound throughout.

Overall a true antique Geneva and a ready-to-use daily reader!.....more...

Price: $1975.00

1597 Quarto - Christopher Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha, Concordances, woodcuts and maps

quarto 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very nice 1597 Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD and DAILY USABLE condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha and ("Two right profitable and fruitfull") Concordances. Printed in 1597 in London by the deputies of Christopher Barker.

Solid condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather cover with 4-raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Holy Bible"

The text of this Geneva Bible is complete, including title pages (except for general title), prelims and colophons. The Bible lacks the general title page and starts with  "How to take profite..." and "the names and order of all the Bookes...", followed by the first page of Genesis. Before the books of Psalms is a title page "This second part of the Bible...". After the Apocrypha there is the engraved New Testament title page, "The Printer to the diligent Reader" and "The Defcription of the Holy land (with map), followed by "The holy Gospel of Iesvs Christ, according to S. Matthevv". After the book of Revelation there are "a briefe Table of the interpretation of the proper names" and "a table of the Principall things", these are two brief concordances. The concordances are complete and end with Barker's colophon (1598).

There are various engravings and decorated chapter initials throughout, including the complete set of the famous Geneva woodcuts and maps!

A very attractive, illustrated Geneva Bible.....more...

Price: $1850.00

1599 Attractive, complete Geneva Bible with engravings, two Concordances and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

[Geneva - Breeches - Bible], "The Bible, that is, the Holy Scriptvres, conteined in the Old and New Testament tranflated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best translations in diuers languages ; with most profitable annotations vpon all the hard places, and other things of great importance. Imprinted at London : By the Deputies of Christopher Barker ... 1599"

Double columns. Marginal references. ROMAN letter. Geneva version. Complete Bible Text. With Concordances and Psalter. Blind stamped gold lettering ("Holy Bible Barker 1599"), an attractive example. A total of 4 title pages!!

• OT: Dated Title 1599 (with two title pages), plus prelims complete
• OT Complete in all respects (with also title to second part)
• NT: Dated Title 1599 lacking
• NT Complete in all respects (with extensive commentary)
• Two Tables/Concordances
• Book of Psalms (with title page), COMPLETE, including even the table of contents and the colophon at the end (RARE)

The famous and well sought after Geneva set of engravings and maps are included throughout. Various decorative engravings, first chapter capitals and colophons.

This QUARTO sized Geneva Bible is in an overall VERY GOOD  condition. This book is rebound beautifully in later paneled leather with blind stamped borders, spine with great title label, raised bands and original spine leather, measuring roughly 9 x 7 x 2.5 inches. A gorgeous specimen in nice external shape, forgiving only some rounding and light surface wear to the leather and covers.

A beautiful and complete Geneva Bible!...more...

Price: $1475.00

1599 Quarto TRUE 1599 Geneva Bible, Title pages, Prayer Book, Apocrypha, rare 1599 Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 3"  

GOOD (G) to VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1599 The Geneva "Breeches" Bible. Bound in the original or very contemporary full leather binding. With BOTH Bible Title pages present! This is a TRUE 1599. The Bible of the Pilgrims and of Shakespeare! Unlike most of the 1599 editions of the Geneva Bible, this is a "true" 1599 edition in contrast to most others that were printed in the 1630ies and had the dated titles of 1599 but were pirated editions. This is a true 1599 with the title page showing two women flanking the sides very beautiful titles and both titles present!  Titles to the Old and New Testament, the Concordances and the 1599 Psalter

As with most Bibles of the era there are a number of smaller flaw (see the many pictures below) since it is about 413 years old!

Starts with the general title, followed by an incomplete Book of Common Prayer (starts with the evening prayers), followed by the COMPLETE Geneva Bible text, with all titles and preliminary pages and the complete Old and New Testament and the complete Apocrypha with the two Tables (Concordances)

It ends with a very RARE (for this year) an incomplete The Whole Booke of Psalms printed in the year 1599 (ends with Psalm 145).

Complete Bible. Incomplete Book of Common Prayer with first pages having some rough edges. The oh-so-important title pages of the Bible are all present. There is expected wear and scuffing, occasional soiling and staining but the pages are in overall very well preserved condition considering age! Fair margins and some heading loss. All prelims, titles and woodcuts present. Previous ownership scribbles and provenance throughout (not in the Bible text).

A fine TRUE 1599 Geneva rarely offered.  .....more...

Price: $2750.00

1606 Quarto - Robert Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha, Prayer Book and Psalms

Quarto, 9 x 7".  3 1/4" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Book of Common Prayer, the Apocrypha, Book of Psalms, Concordances ("First and Second" Table) and a Psalter. Printed in 1606 in London by the renowned Robert Barker. It opens with a Common Book of Prayer (missing the title page and first 10 or so pages) that starts with the Morning Prayers. Next, the Geneva Bible itself: the Old Testament, the Apocrypha and the New Testament. The Bible text itself is complete but the Old Testament title and the prelims are missing. Beautifully decorated first chapter initials as well a exquisite engraved New Testament title and the various colophons. Next, a title page followed by "two right profitable and fruitfull Concordances" - a remarkable extensive concordance! Lastly, also bound with: "The Whole Booke of Psalmes". Lacks last ten or so pages (ends with Psalm 119). Complete Bible text. First pages have some rough edges. NO clipped margins! and no heading loss.  Fine leather over wood boards. Some previous owner's genealogy and scribbles (not in Bible text or text block). A very fine Geneva.  Many pictures! ......more...

1606 Gorgeous Quarto Geneva - Breeches - Bible with engravings, two Concordances, Psalter, Roman Font

Quarto, 9 x 7", 2.5" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

Gorgeous quarto-size, with attractive contemporary leather binding, 1606 Geneva - breeches - Bible with Concordances, a Psalter and the complete set of Geneva engravings/maps.

Double columns. Marginal references. ROMAN letter. Geneva version. Complete Bible text, an attractive example. A total of 3 title pages.

• OT: Dated 1606 (lacking general title page), plus prelims
• OT Complete in all respects (with also title to second part)
• NT: Dated Title 1606 with engraved title page
• NT Complete in all respects (with extensive commentary)
• Two Tables/Concordances
• Book of Psalms (with title page 1647), COMPLETE, including even the table of contents and the colophon at the end (RARE)

The famous and well sought after Geneva set of engravings and maps are included throughout. Various decorative engravings, first chapter capitals and colophons.

This QUARTO sized Geneva Bible is in an overall VERY GOOD  and DAILY usable condition. This book is rebound beautifully in later paneled leather with blind stamped borders and decoration, raised bands and original spine leather, measuring roughly 9 x 7 x 2 inches. A gorgeous book in nice external shape, forgiving only some rounding and light surface wear to the leather and covers.

A very attractive 1606 illustrated Geneva Bible!......more...

Price: $1375.00

1608 Complete Quarto Geneva - Breeches - Bible with Apocrypha and all titles

Quarto, 9 x 7".  3" thick. 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A nicely preserved, 1608 Quarto-size, well bound Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha. Printed in London by the renowned Robert Barker.

The Geneva Bible is often referred to as the 'Breeches' Bible because of its translation in Genesis 3:7 as "and they sowed figge-tree leaves together, and made themselves breeches" (the KJV has "aprons").

"The Bible: Translated According to the Hebrew and Greek Conferred With the Best Translations in Divers (various) Languages. With Most Profitable Annotations Upon All Hard Places and Other Things of Great Importance as May Appear in the Epistle to the Reader. Printed in London by Robert Barker 1608."

The Bible itself is complete with all titles (General Title and New Testament Title) and preliminary pages, like 'of the in comparable Treasure', 'to the Christian Reader', 'How to take profit of the Scriptures', 'the Sum of the Whole Scriptures', 'Certain Questions and Answers about the doctrine of Predestination' and 'the Names and Order of All Books of the Old and New Testament'.

Nicely bound in (possible original) calf leather covers with wooden boards and a restored spine with the text 'Breeches Bible - 1608'. ......more...

1608 Quarto Geneva - Judas -Bible with Apocrypha, engravings, maps, tables and Book of Common Prayer

quarto 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2" . 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A nicely preserved, 1608 Quarto-size, well bound Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments and the Two Concordances ('Tables'). Printed in London by Robert Barker. It has a complete collection of the famous Geneva Bible engravings and maps!

This edition is also called the 'Judas-Bible' for the misprint in John 6:67 where "Judas" is in place of 'Jesus' (in this copy a previous owner has corrected this by hand)

The Bible itself is complete with the General Title, first two preliminaries and first page of Genesis in facsimile (so those are present, but are not original pages). Begins with an incomplete Book of Common Prayer (starting the evening prayers). It also has the Apocrypha and the two table/concordances. With many Woodcuts including 4 Maps. The binding is modern day half calf.

.Excellent binding. Complete Bible (4 pages in facsimile). Average wear and some soiling, light foxing, some previous ownership scribbles. Fair margins around the pages (occasionally cutting into the headers). There is some browning/fraying of page edges/cropped headlines and an ink splotch. All special Geneva engravings are present

A special illustrated Geneva 'Judas' Bible .....more...

Price: $1590.00

1610 Attractive, complete Geneva Bible with the Apocrypha, Concordances and engravings

quarto 9 x 7 x 2"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

[Geneva - Breeches - Bible], "The Bible, that is, the Holy Scriptvres, conteined in the Old and New Testament. Tranflated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best Translations in diuers languages ; with most profitable annotations vpon all the hard places, and other things of great importance. Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maiestie... 1610"

Double columns. Marginal references. ROMAN letter. Geneva version. Complete Bible, ALL (General and N.T. titles) present. With Apocrypha and Concordances. Blind stamped, gold lettering, a very attractive example. A total of 3 title pages!!

• OT: Dated Title 1610 (with title page), plus prelims complete
• OT Complete in all respects
• additional title to the 'Second Part'
• NT: Dated Title 1610 Present.
• NT Complete in all respects (with extensive commentary)
• Two Tables/Concordances (lacks after 'J' in second table)

The famous and well sought after Geneva set of engravings and maps are included throughout. Various decorative engravings, first chapter capitals and colophons.

A beautiful and complete 1610 Geneva Bible! ...more...

Price: $1425.00

1613 complete First Edition King James HE Bible with Genealogies with Map, Apocrypha, Tables and Booke of Psalms

quarto 9 x 7 x 3.25" 

VERY GOOD condition.

A vintage COMPLETE (!!) King James 1613 'He' Bible in a VERY GOOD and DAILY USABLE condition. Beautifully well preserved over almost 4 centuries - one of the first King James Bibles printed with still some of the first edition (of 1611) printing errors, including the famous misprint in Ruth 3:15 ("... and he went into the city" instead of she, see also one of the pictures below). This is also the first black letter quarto edition of the KJV ever printed. Title: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old Teftament, and the New: Newly Tranflated out of the Original Tongues: And with the former translations diligently compared and revifed, By his Majefties fpeciall commandement, Imprinted at London By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maieftie. ANNO 1613."

Rare First Quarto 'HE' (much rarer that the 'SHE' version) Edition. The general title and New Testament titles present, both printed within decorative woodcut borders, Apocrypha present, double column black letter text, both titles & the colophon also dated 1613. The first black-letter quarto of King James' version. Attractive restored fine modern full calf leather binding with original central brass boss to each board retained, spine with double gilt ruled 5 raised bands and 2 red gilt lettered morocco labels with texts "King James Bible -  First Quarto Edition - 1613". All titles, prelims and colophon's present - the Bible is complete in every aspect!

It also has an incomplete Common Book of Prayer (starts with the communion prayers) and the famous and well sought after, complete (34 page, with title page) Speed's genealogies, tracing Christ back to Adam "with the Line of our Sauiour Jesvs Christ obferued from Adam to the bleffed Virgin MARY") complete with the rare double paged 'Map of Canaan'. After the Bible itself is a "Booke of Psalms" (with title page, 1613), with musical bars, lacking after Psalm 122.

A pristine and beautiful 1613 HE King James Bible!...more...

Price: 4250.00

1614 Complete Quarto Geneva Bible with Apocrypha, extensive Concordances and metric Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5"  

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A well preserved 1614 Quarto-size Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition, containing the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha and the Two (very extensive) Concordances ('Tables'). Printed in London by Robert Barker.  The Bible text is printed in 2 columns per page in Black letter font with the famous extensive Geneva commentary notes.

"The Bible: Tranflated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the beft Tranflations in diuers Languages. With moft profitable Annotations vpon all the hard places, and other things of great importance, as may appeare in the Epiftle to the Reader, And also a moft profitable Concordance for the ready finding out of any thing in the fame conteined. Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft excellent Maieftie 1614."

The Bible is complete in every aspect, including all titles (general title,  and the New Testament title [1613] as well as a title to Concordances [1615] and the Psalter) and preliminary pages.

The Bible is restored (using its original wooden boards) with brown gold-stamped leather covers and 5-raise band spine with gold printed "The Bible" and "1614".

The Psalter (title 1618) has musical bars and is complete as well (finishes with the tables of Psalms)

A gorgeous Geneva 1614 Bible!.....more...

Bible is SOLD

1615 Complete - Amazing Binding - Quarto Geneva Bible with Prayer Book, Genealogies, Apocrypha, Concordances, Psalter and engravings, metal bosses and clasps

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5"  

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

This is the last printed quarto edition of the Geneva Bible from 1615! Beautifully bound Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Book of Common Prayer (lacking first pages, starting with the collects), John Speed's genealogies (all 34 pages with the double page Map of Canaan and title page),  the Old and New Testaments (complete with all three titles and prelims etc), the Apocrypha, the Two Concordances ('Tables') and Booke of Psalms (title page 1617, with musical bars, lacking after Psalm 148) . Printed in London by Robert Barker.  The Bible text is printed in 2 columns per page in Roman letter font with the famous extensive Geneva commentary notes and the FULL SET of engravings!

The covers are absolutely gorgeous and in beautiful condition: dark brown tooled leather with decorations and a total of 8 metal bosses (corner pieces) plus a central metal decoration (on both front and back cover) as well as 2 beautiful, fully functional clasps. The tooled leather spine has 3 raised bands with the texts "Bible" and "1615". Very attractive and well done!

"The Bible ...  Tranflated According to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the beft tranflations in diuers Languages. With moft profitable Annotations vpon all the hard places, and other things of great importance. Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft excellent Maieftie"

The Bible is complete in every aspect, including all titles (general title,  and the New Testament title as well as the title to the Second Part). Complete engravings set. Various colophons, decorated first chapter initials and other woodcuts throughout.

A beautiful antique Geneva Bible!.....more...

Price: $3250.00

1616 folio museum quality illustrated Geneva Bible, with Genealogies, Prayer Book, Apocrypha, Concordances and Psalter

folio-size - 13" x 9" x 3.5"   

close to EXCELLENT (E)  condition

This is an exceptionally well preserved and very rare and folio-sized Geneva Holy Bible, printed by the renowned Robert Barker, in London in 1616. Museum quality preservation and high quality rebacked with leather of the original covers and contemporary spine, labeled in gold letters: "Holy Bible" and "1616".

  This Geneva Bible or also called Breeches Bible is COMPLETE with all title pages, the famous extensive commentaries by the early reformers, and a complete series of the sought-after  Geneva engrvaings with additionally the double page map of Canaan (as part of the Genealogies) and also the large (very rare) Genesis Garden of Eden map.

This Bible contains SIX sections bound together: the Common Book of Prayer (lacking title plus few first pages), the complete Speed's Genealogies plus double page map (with title and all 34 pages of engravings), the complete Bible (Old and New Testament, with all titles and prelims etc), the Apocrypha, the Concordances (the two tables) and the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter, with musical bars, complete including even the index page - very rare!). Including a total of FOUR title pages: the title to "The Genealogies recorded in the Sacred Scriptures ... by J.S"), the general title to the Bible ("The Bible, That is, the Holy Scriptures contained in the Old and New Teftament ... 1616") and the title pages to the New Testament (translated out of the Greeke by Theod. Beza.") and the Psalter ("the Whole Booke of Psalmes ... 1612").

All sections (except the Prayer Book) are complete in every aspect, including titles, prelims, illustrations and colophons.

 Next to the first page of Genesis is a full page engraving of the Garden of Eden with the Tree of Life". Various smaller engravings (the complete famous Geneva set of illustrations and maps) throughout. Beautifully decorated chapter initials (very large initials for the first chapter of every book).  Many pictures included!

An historical Geneva illustrated folio Bible   ...more...

Price: $4750.00

1625 quarto King James Bible bound with the Apocrypha,  Speed's Genealogies, Prayer Book and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5" 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1625, early (only 14 years after the first edition of the KJV was first published) and quarto-sized King James Holy Bible in an overall VERY GOOD - Daily Usable condition, bound with a Book of Common Prayer, Speed's Genealogies (complete with title) , the Apocrypha and a Psalter (missing title and lacks after Psalm 133). Nicely (professionally) rebound in attractive, blind-stamped brown leather covers and a spine with the text "King James Bible - 1625" printed in gold letters on the spine. The Bible text is printed in double columns in Gothic - black letter - font.

Starts with a Book of Common Prayer (lacks the title and prelims, has all prayers and the Psalms), followed by the COMPLETE Genealogies (with title, all 34 pages). Next the COMPLETE Bible text (lacks the general title and New Testament title), with the epistle dedicatory, letter to the reader, and the names and order of the bookes) followed by the Old Testament text, the Apocrypha and New Testament text. All with various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials. The colophon at the end of Revelation dates the Bible at 1625 and names the printers (Norton and Bill). Next the Booke of Psalms with musical bars, hymns and the metrical Psalms (lacks title and after Psalm 133).

The binding is professionally re-done and in a superb and supple condition. Some edge wear in the front and the back. Well preserved pages.  Occasional tear, smaller damages from use and wear etc. No writing (except a few provenance notes). Some occasional age related foxing spots. Full margin around the pages and complete headers and footers.

An early antique King James Bible.. .....more

Price: $975.00

1625 quarto, antique binding, King James Bible with the Apocrypha, Genealogies, Prayer Book and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 3" 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1625, early (only 14 years after the first edition of the KJV was first published) and quarto-sized King James Holy Bible in an overall VERY GOOD - Daily Usable condition, bound with a Book of Common Prayer, Speed's Genealogies , the Apocrypha and a Psalter. Beautifully rebacked (very professional, antique style) in attractive, blind-stamped original calf leather covers and a spine with the text "The Holy Bible - King James Version" printed in gold letters on the spine. The Bible text is printed in double columns in Gothic - black letter - font.

 VERY RARE - SCARCE EDITION
FINE ORIGINAL LEATHER BINDING - BIBLE IN ENGLISH
BLACK LETTER KING JAMES BIBLE - AUTHORIZED VERSION

[THE HOLY BIBLE
Containing the Old Testament and the New:
Newly translated out of the originall tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised
by his majesties speciall command. Appointed to be read in churches.]

LONDON: Imprinted by Bonham Norton & John Bill, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majestie. MDCXXV, Anno 1625 [published date: 1625]. Rare Early Edition. There are 2 title pages present, both dated 1625; including the New Testament printed within decorative woodcut border, colophon dated 1624, Book of Psalms title page dated 1625. Apocrypha present, bound with an incomplete Common Prayer, Psalms and genealogies at the start of volume and a complete Book of Psalms followed by incomplete prayers at the end, double column black letter text, title pages dated 1625 & the colophon is dated 1624. Fine original contemporary full paneled calf leather boards, gilt ruled spine sympathetically rebacked in antique style, using matching brown calf leather with 4 raised bands, 2 red gilt lettered morocco labels. Apart from the title the Bible is complete. The New Testament title page is a woodcut-engraved title with words in a sort of heart shape in the center; woodcuts depict 12 tribes of Israel and 12 disciples. Herbert 395. A classic work.

A RARE and early antique King James Bible.. .....more

Price: $1175.00

1632 Complete King James Bible with the Prayer Book, Apocrypha, Psalter and Genealogies with map of Canaan

7" x 5" x 2" thick

GOOD (G) to VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1632 complete King James octavo Bible in an overall VERY USABLE condition, bound with a Book of Common Prayer, Speed's Genealogies with the map,  the Apocrypha and a Book of Psalms. Nicely rebound in modern covers and a spine with the texts "Holy Bible" and "1632" printed in gold letters on the spine. The Bible text is printed in double columns in Roman font.

Starts with the (incomplete, starting with the morning prayers) Book of Common Prayer, followed by the complete genealogies (by John Speed. with title page 1633) and rare double page map of Canaan.

Next, the Old Testament (with title 1632 and prelims), Apocrypha and New Testament (with title 1632), complete, with various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials.

Lastly bound with a 1633 'Whole Book of Psalmes' (with title, and all Psalms, last few pages lacking).

The binding is professionally re-done and in a very good, and daily useable condition. There are some damaged pages in the beginning (prayer book) and occasional tears, cut corners and smaller damages throughout. The second half of the book has rough/damaged paper edges (caused by time and use).

An early and daily usable King James Bible! ....more

Price: $875.00

1633 complete, precious, single column, New Testament in beautiful binding

4" x 2" x 0.8" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A precious, rare and delicate 'miniature' treasure: a single column, 12to single column New Testament pocket Bible in a very old, gold stamped and decorated leather binding. The spine has 4 raised bands and this binding and its covers clearly date back many centuries. The Bible is COMPLETE - including engraved title page, order of the Bookes and the FINIS at the end.

The New Testament of our Lord and Saviovr Iefes Chrift. Newly traflated out of the Originall Greeke: and with the former Traflations deligently compared and reuifed, by his Maiefties fpeciall commandement. Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft excellent Maiefties and by the Afsigns of John Bill. 1633. Cum Priuilegio.

Both the binding and the contents are in very good order and allows for (with care) daily use.  The contents apart from occasional light spots of foxing here and there are generally very clean and bright throughout, and the text block is firm and secure.  Title page is partly loose and has some rough edges. There is and old dedication in the front, but no other writings. A rare single column New Testament from the early 1600s......more

1634 Attractive Early King James Bible with the Apocrypha and Genealogies with map of Canaan

7" x 5" x 2.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1634  King James octavo Bible in an overall VERY GOOD  - VERY USABLE condition. Bound in 19th century covers with the texts "Holy Bible" and "1633" printed in gold letters on the spine. The Bible text is printed in double columns in Roman font.

Starts with the complete genealogies (by John Speed. with title page 1633) and rare double page map of Canaan.

Next, the Old Testament (with title and prelims), Apocrypha and New Testament (with title), complete, with various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials.

Title: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament, and the Nevv: Newly Tranflated out of the Originall Tongues: And with the former tranflations diligently compared and revifed, By his Majefties fpeciall commandement, Appointed to be read in Churches. Printed at London By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maieftie. And the Affignes of Iohn Bill. ANNO 1634." Both this general title page as the New Testament title page is a woodcut-engraved title with words in a sort of heart shape in the center; woodcuts depict 12 tribes of Israel and 12 disciples.

Complete in EVERY ASPECT. The binding is in a very good, and daily useable condition. The (cotton based) paper is still remarkable and clean. Full margins around.

A very nice and daily usable early King James Bible! ....more

Price: $975.00

1638 red-ruled KJV Bible with genealogies, Apocrypha, Prayer Book and metric Psalter

quarto - 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3" 

VERY GOOD (VG) ++ condition.

A Quarto-size (4to, 220 x 160 mm, 8¾ x 6¼ inches, roman type), professionally restored and beautiful condition early King James (KJV) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD+ condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Speed's genealogies, the Book of Common Prayer and a (musical) Psalter, printed by Tho: Buck & Roger Daniel, printers to the University of Cambridge. Complete Bible with all title pages, plus the title page for the Genealogies, the Book of Common Prayer and the Psalter. The general title page is engraved depicting Moses and David, the four Evangelists, the Last Supper, the hart and other subjects, signed Jo. Payne sculp., the title contained in a small rectangle at the centre, undated as called for but neatly hand dated, the titles to the Common Prayer, the NT and the Metric Psalms have a narrow patterned border and the small oval device of the Alma Mater Cantabrigia, the NT title page is dated 1637 and the colophon is dated 1638, ruled throughout in red including the title pages, decorative head- and tail pieces and initials. Bound to style in modern dark brown morocco, blind ruled border to covers, raised bands to spine ending in blind triangle ornament to covers, gilt lettered title to spine (The Book of Common Prayer), new endpapers.

Complete Bible text. Leaves in overall very good condition, some wrinkles and small tears. Binding tight and firm. A very good copy of a complete early Cambridge King James Bible .....more

1639 Gorgeous Early Printing Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms

Small folio, 11" x 7.5' x 2" 

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church of England (bound with) The Psalter or Psalmes of David, after the translation of the Great Bible printed as it Shall be sung or said in Churches (bound with) The whole booke of Psalmes. Collected into English meeter by Thomas Sternhold, Iohn Hopkins, and others: conferred with the Hebrew; with apt notes to sing them withall. Set forth and allowed to be sung in all churches, of all the people together, before and after morning and evening prayer, as also before and after sermons: and moreover in private houses, for their godly solace and comfort, laying apart all ungodly songs and ballads, which tend only to the nourishing of vice, and corrupting of youth.

Professionally rebound with brown leather binding, gold stamped, raised bands on spine. Very solid binding, ready for many years of daily use. Small folio, 11" x 7.5' x 2". Text black letter in a single column with numerous woodcut initials and devices throughout. Red and black font in Almanack. All pages bound and very clean, in amazing shape. Complete lest for Book of Common Prayer title, however additional title pages for Psalter and Whole Book of Psalms as well as Manner and Form... remain intact; Psalms and Psalter with woodcut heavily illustrated titles, very attractive. Unmarked. Rare Common Prayer. .....more

1660 exquisitely illustrated octavo King James Bible

octavo, 6.75" x 4.5" x 1.75"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very attractive and exquisitely illustrated 1660 King James Holy Bible in daily usable condition, containing the Old and New Testaments in the Authorized King James Version.  Illustrated throughout with about 200 beautifully detailed engravings of Bible scenes. About 100 engravings of the Old Testament (2 per page) with a day-by-day illustration of the Genesis creation description and about 100 full page New Testament illustrations. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are excellent and remarkably detailed. "The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, newly tranflated out of the Original Tongues: and with the former Tranflations diligently Compared and revifed: By his Majesties fpeciall commandment. London, Printed by Henry Hills, and John Field 1660." Heavily Illustrated 8vo. Lacks general title, leaf r5 in II Kings, z3-z6 in Psalms, and 2p2 in Mark, plus perhaps 2 engravings in Genesis.

Plain leather boards  (original?) with just some minor scuffing. Spine with text: "Holy Bible". The binding  makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read (with care) on a daily basis. Very few writings (few minor scribbles from previous owners), no tears (some rough edges at the end of the Bible),  clean pages.

A special 350 year old Bible for any collection or daily use! ...more details...

1661 Complete Quarto King James Bible bound with the Apocrypha

Size: quarto 9.5 x 7 x 2.5"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

1661 complete King James quarto Holy Bible in an overall very usable condition, bound with the Apocrypha. Nicely bound in contemporary plain brown leather covers and a spine with the text "Holy Bible, C. Barker & H. Hills 1661" printed in gold letters on the spine. The Bible text is printed in double columns in (very easy readable) Roman font.

Contains the Old Testament (with title 1661 and all prelims) and the New Testament (with title 1661), complete, with various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials. Behind the New Testament is complete (margin cropped) Apocrypha bound (likely from another Bible of the same period).

Rather special title page engraving showing royal arms above and King David below. The New Testament title with  colophon gives the name of Henry Hill.

The binding is tight and in a daily useable condition (handle with care as always. Very clean pages. Few rougher edges on the first and last pages, but overall remarkable good condition. Few previous ownership scribbles. Some occasional age related foxing spots. Full margins around the pages and complete headers and footers. Apocrypha at the end has cropped margins. Some scuffs and slightly damaged corners of the covers

A clean and very usable King James Bible. ...more details...

Price: $895.00

1668 Complete King James Preacher's Bible bound with the Apocrypha and the Index Biblicus concordance

Size: quarto 9 x 7 x 1.5"

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A very well preserved copy of the famous 1668 ‘PREACHER’S BIBLE,’ printed by John Field at Cambridge in quarto, adorned with a fine architectural engraved title, COMPLETE IN ALL RESPECTS INCLUDING THE ENGRAVED TITLE, DEDICATION LEAF, APOCRYPHA AND NEW TESTAMENT TITLE, solidly in very good to excellent condition, bound in late 18th century Irish calf, and BOUND WITH THE SEPARATELY PUBLISHED 1668 INDEX BIBLICUS. The volume is referenced as Herbert 697. BOUND WITH THE BIBLE IS THE ‘INDEX BIBLICUS,’ WHICH IS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT PUBLICATION:

THIS IS THE FAMOUS ‘PREACHING BIBLE,’ SO NAMED FOR ITS FULL PAGES, SMALL TYPE, AND RESULTANT SUITABILITY FOR PREACHING (PARTICULARLY FROM AN OPEN FIELD OR OTHER MEETING PLACE). This is a very attractive and complete copy of a Bible that is seldom found complete. This copy is also remarkable for its sufficient margins throughout, since the very full-pages often resulted in trimming at the hands of later bookbinders.

The 18th century full Irish calf mottled binding is very pleasing and in very good condition, with a strong book block and with the hinges holding firmly by the cords. There is minor wear upon the edges and corners, as well as minor scuffing of the boards. The leather upon the hinges is cracked and slightly separating, but the hinges themselves hold firmly. The spine is attractively adorned with gilt bands and the original late 18th century label.

A very attractive antique King James Preacher's Bible. ...more details...

Price: $1400.00

1669 Gorgeous extensively illustrated King James Bible with Psalter

Size: octavo, 7" x 5" x 2"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

"The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament And The New. Newly translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the former Translations diligently Compared & Revised. By His Majesties Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches. London: Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1669. Cum Privilegio."

A gorgeous and extensively illustrated Bible in a very good condition with (original?) crushed morocco binding with gold stamped decorations. All page edges gilt. Later marbled endpapers and free-endpapers.  With blank dedication page!

Engraved general title; architectural design, with angel holding book and trumpet, at the top, verso blank and frontispiece of Charles II

Illustrated with over 150 leaves of AMAZING, engravings, some signed by F. H. Van Hove. The Bible also has a complete metric Psalm book (title 1670) at the end.

Bible text is complete with titles and prelims. The Old Testament contains 38 of 40 numbered plates (plates 4 and 18 are not present). The New Testament has 115 plates. 

A special illustrated KJV Bible!

 ...more details...

Price: $1450.00

1671 Complete Exquisite and Scarce illustrated and red-ruled King James Bible with Prayer Book and Psalter

Size: octavo, 7" x 5" x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E)condition.

"The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament And The New. Newly translated out of the Original Tongues, and with the former Translations diligently Compared & Revised. By His Majesties Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches. London: Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1671. Cum Privilegio."

An exquisitely beautiful and very rare illustrated Bible in a very good to excellent condition with (original?) full leather binding with gold stamped decorations. All page edges gilt. Later marbled endpapers and free-endpapers.  Engraved portrait frontis of Charles II.

Engraved general title; architectural design, with angel holding book and trumpet, at the top, verso blank. Preceded by a second title; architectural design with cut of royal arms: "The History of ye Old & New Testament in Cutts. Printed by Wm. R, for John Williams in Cross Keyes at Court in Little Brittaine. F. H. Van Hove Sculpsit 1671."

 Illustrated with over 150 leaves of AMAZING, engravings, some signed by F. H. Van Hove. The Bible is red-ruled (by hand) throughout and also contains a complete Book of Commom Prayer (with title 1671, kalendar and all prayers) and a complete metric Psalm book (title 1677) at the end.

Complete in every aspect with a total of 5 title pages!

Clean roman letter text throughout, with just a little light toning to the page edges, and just the odd blemish, ink spot or small defect.

A scarce bible, with an excellent collection of engravings.  ...more details...

Bible is SOLD

1683 Complete Quarto red-ruled King James Bible with gorgeous full page illustrations, Book of Common Prayer, Apocrypha and Psalter

quarto, 9.5" x 8" x 3.5"

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E)condition.

A - complete in every aspect - beautiful quarto sized 17th century Bible, extensively and gorgeously illustrated with full page engravings (about 180 in total) including the Apocrypha and an (illustrated!) Book of Common Prayer and Psalms of David. All title pages are present! Red-ruled by hand throughout! Beautiful bound in dark brown leather covers and spine with (orginal?) gold-plated decoration and (restored) 4-band spine. All full page plates have a scripture reference and scripture quotations. Also includes and index and a number of other tables.

“The Holy Bible ... Printed at the Theatre in Oxford ... 1683", bound together with the complete Book of Common Prayer ("the Book of Common Prayer and Adminiftration of the Sacraments ... 1683") and the complete "Whole book of Psalms collected into Englifh Metre [1685]"

The quality and details of the engravings are truly remarkable!

The binding is in excellent, fully restored condition. Pages are generally clean and crisp throughout very fine high quality paper they do not make it like this anymore. Few rough edges on the first and last pages.  This Bible was likely originally owned by a wealthy family (because of the red-ruling and the extensive illustrations) and has been preserved remarkably well.

An extra-ordinary gift or collector's Bible ready for daily use! ...more details...

1697 complete quarto King James Bible with Apocrypha, Book of Common Prayer and Psalter

quarto 9.5 x 8 x 3.25" 

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

1697 King James quarto sized Bible in an overall VERY GOOD  tyo EXCELLENT and VERY USABLE condition, published in Oxford. The Bible is bound in a (original? and restored) brown leather covers, and a 4-band leather spine with gold decorations and the text 'Holy Bible 1697'.

Bible starts with a complete Book of Common Prayer (title page M.DC.XCVI [1696]), followed by the complete Bible with Apocrypha and ends with a 'Whole Book of Psalms' (title page 1697), complete with all metrical Psalms and prayers.

All original (engraved) titles are present. The Bible is printed in Roman letter style; two columns with frequent notes and marginal commentary. Especially the general Bible title is very eloquently engraved.

Title: "The Holy Bible, containing the Old Teftament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues: And with the former translations diligently compared & revifed, By his Majefties fpecial command, Appointed to be read in Churches. Oxford, Printed by the University-Printers MDCXCVII"

The Bible has been professionally restored and the book opens and reads very comfortable. Complete Bible text with titles. Within, the Bible has remained in nice shape. The margins slightly trimmed, and all headers, footers and note are unaffected.  Overall very clean pages. No writings.

An early, clean and very affordable King James Bible!.....more details ...

Price: $995.00

1702 Beautifully Illustrated King James Bible folio, Apocrypha, Book of Common Prayer and Psalms

large quarto 11 x 9 x 4.25"

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

Extensively and beautifully illustrated King James folio bound in original very fine blueish leather English binding with intricate gold tooling to the cover and spine and the texts "Hole Bible" and "Book of Common Prayer" in gold letters on the spine. Filled with remarkable (about 200 !) copper plate engravings. The Bible/book is COMPLETE in every respect. All title pages present, even a double title page to the Old Testament. Gold gilt pages. Decorated chapter initials.

A 1702 King James Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, a complete Book of Common Prayer (also with engravings) and a complete The Whole Booke of Psalmes, all with matching publishing year - MDCCII - 1702. There is an also an index to the Bible. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are exceptional. All engravings are numbered and have Bible verses and references under the illustration, they are likely out of a private collector's library of many years.

This 11" tall sized folio Bible is in a VERY GOOD condition. Leather boards with some scuffing. Spine with 5 raised bands (with gold text: "The Holy Bible"). Binding in great shape, that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and even read on a daily basis. Hardly any writing (some previous ownership notes on the blank pages in the front) AT ALL (VERY RARE to find such a CLEAN Bible), no missing pages, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages with clean margins (few smudges etc). Virtually tear free and stain free, pages fine and supple.....more details ...

1703 Gorgeous folio King James Bible, Apocrypha, Prayer book and Psalter, with engravings and silver corner pieces

folio 13" x 9" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  to EXCELLENT (E)condition.

THE HOLY BIBLE
Containing the Old and New Testaments:
Newly translated out of the originall tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his majesties speciall command.
Appointed to be read in churches.

LONDON: Imprinted by Charles Bill, Printer to the Queen's most Excellent Majestie. Anno MDCCIII, 1703. All edges gilt. There are 5 title pages present, all dated 1703; including the General title (plus an extra illustrated title) and New Testament titles, the Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms; all dated 1703. Apocrypha present, text printed in black letter, bound with The Book of Common Prayer at the start & the Whole Book of Psalms at the end; There are 179 full page, single sided copper engraved plates. The plates with huge margins, are 12.5" x 8" with an image size is 6.5" x 4.5".

Fine original full calf leather boards with fine gilt decorations to each board, spine rebacked, original spine re-laid, gilt decorated spine with 6 raised bands. A classic work.

A scarce, beautifully illustrated classic masterpiece!...more details ...

1712 complete, amazingly illustrated Book of Common Prayer and Psalter(s)

6" x 3.5" x 1.5"

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

An amazing (VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition) exquisitely illustrated 1712 octavo sized Prayer Book in daily usable (restored) condition printed by John Baskett and the assigns of Thomas Newcombe and Henry Hills in London. It contains the complete Common Book of Prayer, the Psalter or Psalms of David (1713), the metrical Psalms of David and bound together with the New Version of the Psalms of David (1818).  Illustrated throughout with 53 numbered full page engravings (most with Bible verses) in the prayer Book. Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are excellent and remarkably detailed.

Professionally rebound with dark leather covers and spine, with gold gilt pages and gold-letter decorations.

Complete Book with superb engravings. Complete  Book of Common Prayer and (multiple) Psalters. Some clipped margins with occasional minor loss. All prelims, titles and woodcuts present. NO WRITINGS (some scribbles in the front). There is very little wear and scuffing, no staining apart from an dirt stain at the back of the book (see pictures), the pages are in overall wonderful condition considering age!

A quite amazing astoundingly illustrated antique book. ...more details ...

1717 Monumental and Awe-inspiring ('Vinegar') Holy Bible, also known as a 'Baskett full of errors'

large folio 19" x 13" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

The famous and monumental ‘Vinegar Bible,’ also known as the ‘Baskett full of errors,’ and generally acknowledged as the most magnificent Bible printed in England. The text is the King James Version of the English Bible and was printed in large folio by J. Baskett at Oxford in 1717-16. The volume is adorned with numerous beautiful engraved headpieces and tailpieces depicting scenes from the Bible (about 60 in total, about 1/4 of a page each), further adorned with engraved initials, includes the famous typographical error in the headline of Luke XX that reads “The Parable of the Vinegar” rather than “The Parable of the Vineyard,” and is  bound in red-morocco leather covers with a 7 bands raised (restored) leather spine.

Herbert (#942) calls is "A magnificent edition, printed in large type. With many plates at the beginning and end of books, engraved in steel from the designs of various artists. Some of the initial letters are similarly engraved ... The additional general tile, engraved by Du-Bose, represents Moses writing the first words of Genesis."

Two general titles, the first one showing an ornamental engraving of the temple with Moses and Aaron. Famously, John Baskett set out to print the most beautiful, largest, and finest illustrated Bible ever printed, and he largely achieved his vision with this masterpiece of typography and illustration, printed in 1717 (Old Testament and Apocrypha) and 1716 (New Testament).

Equally famously, however, the glory of the typography was not matched by the accuracy of the proofreading, and the text is filled errors. The most famous of these errors was the misprint in the headline of Luke XX, which ought to have read “The Parable of the Vineyard,” but instead read “The Parable of the Vinegar.” As a result, this edition of the Bible has, since its first appearance, been known as the ‘Vinegar Bible.’ The bounteous nature of the edition’s misprints has also led to its appellation as the ‘Baskett full of errors’ (playing upon the printer’s name).

This edition was authorized for use in the pulpit, and this copy very likely was so used, however not very much as it the pages almost are 'as new' - even though they are almost 300 years old!

The volume is complete in all respects. It comprises the complete text of the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament, along with the two title pages and the preliminaries. Both titles display beautiful engravings, with the general title showing a particularly fine view of Oxford.

A very RARE and VERY SPECIAL extra large folio King James Bible! ...more...

Bible is SOLD

1724 pristine, extensively Illustrated folio Baskett Bible with Apocrypha, Book of Common Prayer and Psalter

small FOLIO 10 x 7 x 4" 

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

An almost pristine (EXCELLENT condition), very attractive and exquisitely illustrated 1724 small folio-size King James Holy Bible in daily usable condition printed by John Baskett in London. It contains the Old and New Testaments in the Authorized King James Version, the Apocrypha, the Common Book of Prayer, an index and tables and the Psalms of David.  Illustrated throughout with "the hiftorical part of the Holy Bible, exactly and compleatly describ'd in above Two Hundred Historys, Curioufly Engrav'd by J. Cole from Defigns of the beft Masters". Both the quality of the preservation as well as the details of these engravings are excellent and remarkably detailed.

It opens with the Book of Common Prayer of the English Church, complete with the kalendar, tables, prayers and the Psalter with additional special prayers. Only the title page is missing.

 Next, the complete "The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, newly tranflated out of the Original Tongues: and with the former Tranflations diligently Compared and revifed: By his Majesties fpecial command. London, Printed by John Baskett, printer to the King's moft excellent Majefty. MDCCXXIV." Extensively illustrated (200 'historys'), 4 per page. All title pages and prelims. Also with complete Apocrypha, index and tables.

And, "the Whole Book of Psalms, collected into English Metre ... 1724".

Professionally rebound with dark brown leather covers and spine. Complete Bible with superb engravings. Complete (apart from title page) Book of Common Prayer and Psalter. NO clipped margins! and no heading loss. All prelims, titles and woodcuts present. NO WRITINGS. There is very little wear and scuffing, no staining, the pages are in overall wonderful condition considering age! A REMARKABLE, very fine 1724 illustrated Baskett Bible, rarely seen in this condition.  Many pictures! ...more

1769 Elephant Folio King James Bible - Baskerville Magnus Opus with engravings

large folio 17" x 11.5" x 3.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

THE HOLY BIBLE
Containing the Old and New Testaments:
With the Apocrypha Translated out of the original tongues: and with Annotations
Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty's Special Command

BIRMINGHAM: Printed by John Baskerville, MDCCLXIX - MDCCLXXI, 1769-71 [published date: 1769 - 1771]. Rare Second edition. First Issue. (Re-issued with NT title dated 1772). Elephant Folio. 17" x 11.5" inches (LxB). Pp. [572] unpaginated leaves. Text in double columns. Containing the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocrypha & the table at the end. Text Complete. With 9 (of 10) full page copper engraved plates. A rare book bound in a fine modern full calf leather binding, gilt decorated spine with 6 raised bands & a red gilt lettered morocco label. The 1769-1771 second edition of Baskerville's masterpiece, following the 1763 first edition. Issued in parts, this copy retains the first-state title page, dated 1769. BIBLE in ENGLISH. The Second Baskerville Bible, with first state title-page (dated 1769). Impressive 1769 King James Bible, illustrated with 9 copper-plate engravings. Herbert 1210. A classic work.

A rare book in a fine modern full calf leather binding in antique style, gilt decorated spine with 6 raised bands & a red gilt lettered morocco label laid vertically (See Scans below), no wear/tear to covers, spine, ends & corners, the pages-plates with sporadic age toning-foxing, are clean & bright, the first & last couple of leaves creased, edge worn, soiled, the first leaf of Genesis torn to blank fore-edge margin, with minor loss; some spotting, toning and dust-soiling, the binding is tight & intact. The leather is smooth & supple to the touch.

 A scarce and very well preserved classic masterpiece!...more details ...

Price $1995.00

1771 Elephant Folio King James Bible - Baskerville Boden Bible with engravings

large folio 16.5" x 11.5" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An  illustration of THE HOLY BIBLE
Containing the Sacred text of Old Teftament and the New: Together with the Apocrypha. The notes and comments are felected from the beft Annotations

BIRMINGHAM: Printed at the Verulam Prefs, by Nicolas Boden, MDCCLXXI,  [published date: 1771]. A MAGNIFICENT Elephant Folio masterpiece! 16.5" x 11.5" inches. Text in double columns. Containing the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocrypha & the table at the end. Complete with all titles and engravings. This is one of the famous John Baskerville Bibles, often referred to as the 'Boden-Bible'. Very extensive study notes/commentary with the Bible text and a series of 19 very large and remarkably detailed and well preserved full-page copper engravings.

Bound in contemporary full panel calf with gilt decorations on the spine and a black morocco spine label that reads "H. Bible Baskerville 1771". The general title is dated 1771, the New Testament is dated 1770.

A rare book in contemporary binding. Some expected wear/tear to covers, spine, ends & corners, the pages-plates with sporadic age light toning-foxing, are clean & bright, some small tears/creases and paper repairs. The front cover's binding is starting to separate at the spine, so handle with care!

Amazing antique ornamental Bible! ...more details ...

Price $1995.00

1791 Large Folio King James Bible with copious notes, beautiful full page engravings and the Apocrypha

large folio 15" x 10" x 4.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A rather special elephant folio (15" x 10") King James Bible: ' the New Evangelical Family Bible or a Complete Paraphrafe, Expofition and Commentary on the Holy Scriptures ... fully explained with Copious Notes and Annotations ... Embellifhed with Large Elegant Scripture Prints, finely engraved on Copper"

This edition has a very extensive set of in-text annotations (often more than half a page of notes on each page text).  Also includes the Apocrypha. Additionally it contains numerous full page magnificent engravings throughout the Bible and even in the Apocrypha and a number of tables and indices and concordance.

The Bible itself was likely rebound in the 1900s with contemporary gold-decorated cover and spine. All titles present.

The binding is in very good (restored) condition, with strong hinges and a strong book-block.

A rather SPECIAL illustrated elephant folio King James Bible! ...more details ...

1822 Pristine Antique set of a Prayer Book and a Bible in a special original box

5.5" x 4" x 2.5" (box)

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A remarkable matching set of two books: a 1833 Common Book of Prayer and a 1822 Holy Bible with an original specially made storage box. The storage box itself looks like a book/Bible, even showing sides that look like gold gilt page edges and it has "Holy Bible and Prayer" writing on the side. On top of the box is a push lock mechanism, that when pushed will allow for the box to open up.

The BcP and the Bible itself are matching and both are bound with red-brown covers and gold lettering on the 4-raised bands spines. Gold gilt pages.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland together with the Psalms of David ... Oxford ... 1833", and

"The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New ... London ... 1822"

 ...more details ...

Price $295.00

1833 Pristine Illustrated Series of Prints from the New Testament with Fore Edge painting of Christ

4.5" x 4" x 1 1/4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E)condition.

A PRISTINE complete and beautifully illustrated 1833 "Scripture Lessons designed to a company a Series of Prints from the New Testament" with gold decorated covers and gold gilt pages with an amazing, contemporary, very finely painted fore-edge painting of Jesus Christ. The book's scripture lessons (which gives a chronological description - using Bible passages - from the birth of Christ through Revelation) are beautifully illustrated with a series of 55 engravings.

A fore-edge painting is decoration painted on the edges of a book’s pages by artist. The fore-edge of a book is like the 'fourth edge' - not the spine, the top, or the bottom edge, but the outside edge that a reader would use to thumb through the pages. Originally, this edge was only used for identification, to more easily spot a book when the edges faced outward. As these paintings were done by hand, usually on request of a more wealthy buyer, it makes this Bible absolutely unique, there is no copy of this Bible with this painting available anywhere else!

 VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition.  Good binding, clean pages. No writings or other damages. There is the beginning of a crack at the hinge of the cover and the spine, but it is holding very well. Gold gilt pages.

A very special and unique Bible as a special gift or collector issue. ...more...

1833 Miniature (New Testament) Diamond Bible with illustrations

4.25" x 2.75" x 1"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

The Diamond New Testament with notes by the Rev. H. Stebbing dated 1833, bound in a gold decorated brown leather cover and gold gilt pages. Also containing the Psalms of David in Metre.

This miniature Holy Bible is bound in leather fine binding with gilt designs on both boards. There are three raised ribs on the spine with a design in between each one, and with " Diamond Testament " in gilt at the top. All edges are gilt. It has cream endpapers, which are very clean and unmarked, with a gilt dentelle pattern around the inside edges.

There are 12 full page illustrations, as follows : The Holy Family, The Transfiguration, Christ Blessing Little Children, The Adoration of the Shepherds, The Lords Supper, Raising of Lazarus, Death of Annanias, Martyrdom of St.Stephen, Elymus the Sorcerer Struck by Blindness, Paul Preaching at Athens, Death on the Pale Horse and David Praising the Lord. Ten of the twelve are tissue guarded.
Taken from engravings by William Home Lizars, S.C.(1788-1859), the Scottish painter and engraver.

The book is in very good condition. The binding is tight, there are no loose or detached pages and the text block is securely bound in. The pages are very clean and undamaged, with just minor marks and foxing here and there. There is slight scuffing to the boards and edges and short surface splitting to the leather at the top of the spine, which does not affect the tightness of the binding in any way. ...more...

1842 Book of Common Prayer - New Testament - Brass clasp - Gauffered edges

5" x 3.5" x 1.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of The Church of England together with the Proper Lessons for Sundays". Also containing the New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

It has brown leather solid hardback fine binding, with 'Church Services' in gilt on the spine, which is slightly worn. There is a brass clasp to secure the book closed, which is in perfect working order. There is a raised cross embellished in leather on the front.

All three of the closed page edges have a delicate and attractive gauffered edge design.

The book starts with the title page, and internally, the book is in very good condition. The binding is tight with no loose, torn or detached pages, and the text block is securely bound in the binding. The pages are clean and undamaged, with just the occasional small spot and foxing to rear endpaper.

An rare Prayer book with fine gauffered edges, very clean pages, with wear as detailed. ...more details ...

1845 Illuminated Book of Common Prayer with astounding chromolithographs

9.5" x 7" x 2" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland with Notes. London: John Murray, mdcccxlv [1845].

Illuminated and Illustrated with Engravings from the Works of the Great Painters.

Eight full page chromolithographs, illuminated and illustrated throughout with rubricated initials, decorative borders, portraits, etc.

This Prayer Book is in a VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E)condition. The Bible's binding, spine and cover are solid and should have many years left (but as always - handle with care!). Very minor wear for its age. Gold gilt pages. Very clean pages. Handsomely bound in green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and gilt edges. A very good copy with light rubbing to the covers.

A beautiful Illuminated Book of Common Prayer ...more details ...

Price: $285.00

1846 Superb Miniature Book of Common Prayer - Vellum Bound - Bible

3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland together with the Psalter or Psalms of David ... Oxford 1846".

Also containing "A New Version of the Psalms of David", Fitted to the Tunes Used in Churches, by N. Tate and N. Brady. It is bound in full cream vellum fine binding, with exquisite blindstamped/tooled gilt decoration to both boards, spine, and inner board edges, and the page fore edges are decorated in gilt also when the book is closed. It contains illuminated (chromolithographed) plates, and there are still the original silk ribbons which act as bookmarks. Containing approx 600 pages, with small dimensions to the book of 3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8" thick, and it weighs just 90 grams.

The condition is remarkable, literally every aspect of the book is in as new condition. It has been extremely well looked after and preserved, and you will not find many books of this age in such amazing condition. There are no faults or blemishes whatsoever to mention to binding or contents, and this book has to be seen to be believed. ...more details ...

1846 Well-Preserved Historical Harper Illuminated American Holy Bible

13.5" x 10" x 4.5"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

American Bible History: A well preserved  historical 1846 Harper Illuminated American Holy Bible with original gold decorated dark-brown leather covers (showing Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac and other Biblical scenes) and raised 5-band illustrated spine with the text "Holy Bible". Artists were engaged for more than six years (!) in the preparation of the designs and engravings included in this Bible, at a cost of over $20,000 (a small fortune in those days!). "This Harper publication was a remarkable production in its time and place, and retains its importance in the annals of American bookmaking. W.J. Linton, noted wood-engraver and author, knew 'no other book like this, so good, so perfect in all its undertakes.' The illustrations are like picturings of history, as are so many of the old European Biblical paintings and illustrations." [Hill's catalogue #1161]

"Embellished with sixteen hundred historical engravings"

An historical treasure and daily usable family Bible. ...more 

Price: $725.00

1846 Historical Illustrated Harper Illuminated Leather American Bible with blank family pages

13.5" x 10" x 4.5"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

American Bible History: A GORGEOUS in VERY GOOD condition, well preserved 1846 Harper Illuminated Bible. Beautiful gold decorated front and back cover and 5-band raised spine with the text "Holy Bible" and showing various beautiful gold decorations and illustrations.

The work was originally announced in 1843, and was issued in 54 numbers of 25ct each. J.A. Adams, the engraver, is credited with having taken the first electrotype in America from a woodcut. Many illustrations in this Bible are done this way. Artists were engaged for more than six years (!) in the preparation of the designs and engravings included in this Bible, at a cost of over $20,000 (a small fortune in those days!).

"Embellished with sixteen hundred historical engravings"

There are original, blank family pages for recording marriages, births and deaths in front of the New Testament. ...more 

Price: $825.00

1846 Museum quality -Historical Illustrated Harper Illuminated Leather American Bible with blank family pages

13.5" x 10" x 4.5"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

American Bible History: A pristine - museum quality - in VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition, well preserved 1846 Harper Illuminated Bible. Beautiful gold decorated front and back cover (showing Trinity Church in New York City) and 5-band raised spine with the text "Holy Bible" and showing various beautiful gold decorations and illustrations.

"This Harper publication was a remarkable production in its time and place, and retains its importance in the annals of American bookmaking. W.J. Linton, noted wood-engraver and author, knew 'no other book like this, so good, so perfect in all its undertakes.' The illustrations are like picturings of history, as are so many of the old European Biblical paintings and illustrations." [Hill's catalogue #1161]

"Embellished with sixteen hundred historical engravings"

There are original, blank family pages for recording marriages and births in front of the New Testament. ...more 

Bible is SOLD 

1849 Antique Complete Pocket Bible - fine binding and clasp

5.4" x 3.6" x 1.3" thick 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

This book is "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. Appointed to be read in Churches. Printed in London in 1849 by G. E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode, Printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, and sold at their Warehouse, 189, Fleet Street.

It is bound in full brown leather fine binding with clasp and clasp attachments to edges of boards to secure the clasp. It has exquisite gilt blind stamped/tooled decoration to both boards and spine, and the page fore edges are gilt edged. With dimensions to the book of 5.4" x 3.6" x 1.3" thick.

The binding is still bright and prominent, both boards are securely attached with no splitting to hinges, and only blemish to binding is a light rubbing and wear to extremities (corners, edges). The clasp is in perfect working movement. The only blemishes to contents are that the first free endpaper is missing, which also causes there to be a slight gap between inner hinge, but text block is more than secure despite this, with no futher missing, detached or loose pages. There is occasional trivial marking here and there to contents, but nothing serious and generally very bright throughout.  ...more details ...

Price $195.00

1853 gold gilt Miniature Book of Common Prayer, clasped

3.75" x 2.25" x 0.5" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion According to the use of the Church of England and Ireland together with the Psalter or Psalms of David ... M.DCCC.LIII".

A miniature Book of Common Prayer, with unusual gilt filigree edges. It measures 3.75" x 2.25" x .5" thick (95mm x 55mm x 12mm), and weighs 61g.unpacked. It is bound in maroon leather with gilt titling on the spine. All page edges are gilt. Fully operational clasp.

The book is in very good condition, with clean boards and a little wear to the spine edges. It has tight binding and clean pages with no looseness, damage or foxing, just the odd minor spot on a few pages and also on the endpapers. The text block is tight with no loose pages. The gilt edges are in good condition, slightly dulled, and the clasp works perfectly. The filigree edging is undamaged .

An unusual miniature Common Prayer Book with no damage, very little wear and with a delicate filigree edging.  ...more details ...

1854 Miniature Illustrated Bible - Railway to Heaven

2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/8" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A miniature (only 2 1/4" x 1 1/2") illustrated Bible published by Goode Brothers: "The illustrated Bible; Also verses entitled Railway to Heaven".

The amazing little booklet - only about 1/8" thick - contains a number of scripture sections from the Old Testament with an illustration related to that passage on the opposite page. Additionally, as the end, there is a poem printed called: Railway to Heaven.

This small Bible/booklet is in a PRISTINE and EXCELLENT condition. The binding is solid and it can be read without any troubles (be careful as always). All pages are present and the paper is clean. No damages, no writings, no foxing.

  ...more details ...

Price $85.00

1856 Antique Prayer and New Testament Bible Book - fine binding and clasp

5" x 2.5" x 1.5" thick

close to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland together with the Proper Lessons for Sundays and other Holy Days and a New Version of the Psalms of David". Also containing the New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is bound in superb full black leather fine binding with brass clasp and corners/edges, and blindstamped/tooled decoration to both boards and spine, with a beautiful (brass?) cross on top of the front cover. The spine has five thick raised bands, and Church Services in gilt lettering to the second panel. The page fore edges are decorated with gilt.

In close to EXCELLENT condition. Complete, very clean pages, full functional closing clasp. Binding is in solid and well preserved order, with both boards firmly attached with no splitting or weakness to inner or outer hinges, no loss or damage to the leather apart from the light rubbing mentioned, and the clasp is in perfect working movement. The contents apart from occasional light spots of foxing here and there are generally very clean and bright throughout, and the text block is firm and secure with no missing, detached or loose pages, and there are no inscriptions present anywhere in the book.  ...more details ...

Price $195.00

1860 Leather Cottage Polyglott Testament with fold-out maps

 6" x 4" x 1.25" thick 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

From the title page of this New Testament Bible: The Cottage Polyglott Testament: according to he Authorized Version with Notes, Original and Selected; likewise Introductory and Concluding Remarks to each book,, Polyglott References and marginal Readings, Chronological Table, Geographical Index and Maps, adapted to Bible Classes, Sunday Schools and Christians Generally" Includes several pull out maps.

A New Testament in a VERY GOOD condition.  Pages are undamaged and no observed staining or foxing.  Fold out maps undamaged (rare to find). Cover shows signs of wear but overall good condition.  Binding is OK (handle with care).

 ...more details ...

Price $65.00

ca 1881 Nicely Illustrated Contrasted Editions of the New Testament

9.5" x 7" x 2.5"

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A well preserved and nicely illustrated "Contrasted Edition of the New Testament being the Old and New Versions arranged in Parallel Columns". Red leather covered boards embossed and with intricate gold writing. The text of this New Testament Bible is the complete New Testament in both the King James Authorized Version and the Revised Version presented in parallel columns for "convenience in reference and comparison, with a concise history of revision ... embellished with over 100 fine engravings on steel and wood."

Full page engravings throughout, including various by Gustave Dore.

A special Contrasted Editions Bible  ...more 

Bible is SOLD

1884 Miniature Illustrated Bible Sunflowers - Daily Devotional

3" x 3" x 1/2" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

A miniature color illustrated Daily Devotional book with Bible verses from 1884: "Bible Sunflowers or Looking in to Jesus, a Daily Text-Book, by the Author of Bible Forget-Me-Nots, Marcus Ward & Co Limited London, Belfast & New York"

This exquisite little book contains - after a general introduction - a series of Morning and Evening Bible verses/devotionals for 31 days (so covering the full month), all on beautifully color illustrated double-pages.

 This small Bible/booklet is in a PRISTINE and EXCELLENT condition. The binding is solid and it can be read without any troubles (be careful as always). All pages are present and the paper is clean. No damages,  no foxing. There is a written dedication in the front of the book.

  ...more details ...

Price $225.00

1898 Exquisite and Pristine Miniature Silver cover Book of Common Prayer and Psalms

2.2" x 1.9" x 0.6"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

This silver cover miniature book is: "The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion, According to the use of the United Church of England together with the Psalter or Psalms of David ... London."

It is bound in hallmarked silver and leather binding, with the front cover having the silver casing, and the spine and the back cover consist of leather. The design to the silver cover is very unusual and not like most of the more common silver miniatures (angels/cherubs).  It's design is in the form of a character who looks very much like Jesus Christ, who is carrying a small animal on his shoulder and carrying a stick. The words common prayer are tooled in gilt to the spine, and the page fore edges are decorated in gilt also. Containing 700 pages, with tiny dimensions of 2.2" x 1.9" x 0.6" thick, and it weighs just 25 grams.

The condition is very good as stated, and both the binding and the contents are in near perfect order. There is an ink inscription alongside title page, otherwise the book is faultless. There is no damage present, there are no further blemishes to mention whatsoever, and as the pictures provided show it is in very well preserved and looked after condition. ...more...

ca. 1898 Miniature Book of Common Prayer and Hymns

2 1/8" x 2" x 1"  thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion According to the use of the Church of England together with the Psalter or Psalms of David". Also containing a new version of the Psalms of David and an extensive selection of Hymns, 'Ancient and Modern' (with an index). It is bound in exquisite full black leather fine binding with gold stamped to the spine "Common Prayer - Hymns A&M", and the page fore edges are decorated in gold gilt also when the book is closed.  Containing 861 numbered pages, with small dimensions to the book of 2 1/8" x 2" x 1" thick, and it weighs just 47g unpacked.

The book is virtually perfect. It has tight binding and exceptionally clean pages with no looseness, damage, foxing or marking. There is a dedication on the verso of the ffep. The gilt edges are perfect, fresh and bright and the leather covers have just the very slightest of wear to the spine ends and edges. ...more details ...

1890ies Astounding Miniature Book of Common Prayer and Psalms with hallmarked SILVER chatelaine case

2.7" x 1.9" x 0.5"  thick

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

This miniature book/Bible in hallmarked silver case with chain is: "The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion, According to the use of the United Church of England together with the Psalter or Psalms of David ... London."

The case is hallmarked to the bottom of it, and the hallmarks are S. M & Co (maker), a lion, an uncrowned leopard's head, and the number 2. It has decorative floral like design to both covers, and has a chain with a key ring like attachment to the end of the chain. The miniature book is bound in brown leather fine binding, with decoration and lettering to the front cover and spine, elaborate and ornate gilt patternation to inner board edges, and the page fore edges are decorated in gilt edged also. There is an ink inscription to the first free endpaper, dated the year 96, (1896), which is definitely late Victorian. Containing 575 pages, with small dimensions to the case of 2.7" x 1.9" x 0.5" thick, and the case and the book together weigh just 50 grams.

The condition is very good, and this includes both the case and the book. The case is in almost immaculate order, with no damage or significant blemishes other than a few faint surface scratches to the silver, and one side could do with a clean as is slightly more dulled in color to the other side. The book is in almost perfect order also, with no damage present, and only blemish and a minor one at that is light handling marks to the first few 15 pages or so. ...more...

1890ies illustrated extensive Study Bible with fold-out maps and many other study aids

7" x 5" x 1.5" thick 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A remarkable and rather rare extensive Study Bible, illustrated with numerous full page pictures and many study aids like a collection of color fold-out study maps with links to Scripture verses and various other inserts. Also at the end of the Bible a separate 'Helps to the Study of the Bible' section with lots of tables, historical overviews, indices summaries, background information, more maps and so on. Truly remarkable! This Bible has a dark brown leather cover with protective flaps, gold glit pages and gold gilt inscription to the front cover and the spine. Binding is in good shape, all pages are attached, covers are solidly attached.  Some minor scuffs and wear to the covers/spine. Very clean and ready to use again.  ...more details ...

1904 exquisite miniature SILVER Prayer Book - Art Nouveau - Hallmarked Birmingham

2.25" x 1.75" x 0.5" thick

GOOD (G) to VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer"

Produced during the peak of the Art Nouveau period with sterling silver cover, fully hallmarked 1904 as follows : Silversmith's Mark " CPB " which is for the silversmith Charles Penny Brown. Date letter " e ", which is for the year 1904. Lion Passant, which denotes Solid Silver. An anchor, which indicates the Birmingham Assay Office. The embossed design depicts the " Heads of Angels", taken from Sir Joshua Reynolds famous painting, which was painted in 1787 and now hangs in the Tate Gallery.

The book measures 2.25"  x 1.75", weighs just 23 grams and ends on page 686. All edges are gilt, dulled but still quite bright. The half cover is in black leather. The hallmarking is clear and legible for the year 1904. There is clear gilt titling on the spine, with ' Common Prayer ' at the top and ' Oxford ' at the bottom.

The silver front is in a very good condition, with just a tiny split on the bottom edge, no more than 1mm, and some ' dings ' in a few places. The binding is tight with no loose pages, which are in a clean condition with just a little marking on some pages and minor corner creasing. The Angels design is bright and prominent.  The black front free endpaper is missing, as is the title page and the book begins with the contents page.

This a good example of an early silver cherubs/angels prayer book. ...more...

1905 SILVER miniature Prayer Book - Head of Angels

2.25" x 1.75" x 0.75" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

"The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion. According to the use of the Church of England together with the Psalter or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches; But without The Calendar, Occasional Services, and Articles of Religion. Printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode, Printer's to The King's Most Excellent Majesty, London-33, Paternoster Row, E.C, Edinburgh and New York.

Produced during the peak of the Art Nouveau period with fine sterling silver cover, fully hallmarked 1905 as follows : Silversmith's Mark " G & C Ltd. ", which is for the famous silversmiths Green & Cadbury. Date letter " f ", which is for the year 1905, Lion Passant, which denotes Solid Silver and an Anchor, which indicates the Birmingham Assay Office

The embossed design depicts the " Heads of Angels", taken from Sir Joshua Reynolds famous painting, which was painted in 1787 and now hangs in the Tate Gallery.

The book is in VERY GOOD condition, especially the silver front, which has no splits or damage, other than a minute nick at the bottom edge corner, and with the Angels design bright, unworn and prominent. The leather half covers are in good, clean condition also, with bright gilt titling. There is wear to the leather at the spine edge next to the front cover, with a narrow gap visible between the two. The binding is tight with no loose pages. The front free endpaper is partially attached to the inside cover and there is minor chipping to the first two or three page edges. Other than light creases to the bottom corners of the last four pages, the remainder of the pages are all clean, fresh and unmarked.  ...more details ...

(stock number 721)

ca 1910, The Bible and it's Story - Taught by Picture Lessons (10 volume set)

10 1/4" x 7" x 1 1/8" (each book)

VERY GOOD (VG) to EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Amazing and beautiful set of 10 volumes telling 'The Bible and it's Story - Taught by Picture Lessons'.  Each book is illustrated with wonderful Bible story scenes, and each illustration has a tissue cover page with a short description of the work/scene. These pictures are derived from great artists and include such works as Michelangelo's Ceiling Paintings, as well as other well known and not so well known artists: Julius Schnorr, Charles Baron de Steuben, Rubens, Gustave Doré, Edward Armitage, De Bar, Alexander Cabanel, Horst, Salvatore Rosa, Edward von Gebhardt, Pedro de Moya, Jacobi Carrucci and many others. They cover all of the books of the Bible, old and new testament. Each book has about 192 pages (not counting the illustrations), the total set has 1926 pages (plus an estimated 700+ full page engravings/photo's) and the back of the last has a study section that is separate in the numbering of the pages. The covers and spine are dark green in color (cloth) with gold printed titles and the edges of the pages are gold gilt. Each volume opens with a beautiful frontispiece. There are no missing pages, stains, pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The bindings are solid and tight. The covers are undamaged and just some very slight wear. A VERY HANDSOME and special Bible set.    ...more details ...

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An attractive and appealing thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented WITHOUT the shown book rack. All books are in VERY GOOD condition, covers and pages are intact. Some pages are yellowing but all pages are legible. There are no pencil marks or other markings on any of the pages. The wear of the books is consistent with the age of the books. A hard-to-find gem!. The Little Leather Library Corporation of New York was founded in 1916 by Albert Boni, Harry Scherman and Maxwell Sackiem. It was one of the first attempts to mass-market inexpensive literary classics in the United States. The little Bible set is dark brown, embossed leatherette, that originally sold for $2.97,and the bookends sold for .69 cents!  ...more 

1920ies Little Leather Library 30 volume Antique Bible Set in original cedar box

3 1/8" x 4 1/8" (each of the 30 volumes)

VERY GOOD (VG) - EXCELLENT (E)condition.

A rather unique and very attractive thirty (30) volume, numbered set of small books covering the complete Holy Bible - Old and New Testament, published in the 1920s by the Little Leather Library Corporation of New York. Each small book has a brown leather cover. The set is presented in a beautiful (original - as issued with the Bible set) cedar chest. Each book has a beautiful dark brown embossed leather cover, in raised lettering on each book is stamped “The Holy Bible,” also on each cover is the book(s) of the bible contained in the volume. In raised lettering on the spine are the book of the bible and the volume number from 1 - 30. The Little Leather Library Corporation of New York was founded in 1916 by Albert Bone, Harry Scherman and Maxwell Sackiem. It was one of the first attempts to mass-market inexpensive literary classics in the United States. A few books have somewhat loose binding but most a in a very good condition. Some creases and signs of wear (as to be expected). No writing in the books, no staining or other damages. Overall a VERY UNIQUE set! ...more 

Price: $325.00