1577 exquisite FOLIO Geneva - Breeches - Bible, Apocrypha, numerous engravings

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

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

This is the THIRD FOLIO edition printed for the Geneva Bible.

A remarkable well cared for and VERY EARLY 1587 RARE FOLIO-size Geneva (Breeches) Bible in exquisite binding, " ... Imprinted at London by Chriftopher Barkar, dwelling in Pater nofter Rowe, at the figne of the Tygres Head, 1577, Cum Priuilegio". Including the Apocrypha and complete set of special Geneva Bible engravings/illustrations.

Beautiful Small Folio Roman Font Geneva Bible!!  A very good calf binding from the 19th century. Marbled endpapers, with various bookplates. General title absent, replaced by the New Testament title page. Six preliminary leaves are also absent. The Bible is otherwise complete, including the complete text of Revelation.

This Bible is described in Herbert's catalog is number 148. The Old Testament : ff. 360a, verso blank . Apocrypha : ff.76b . The New Testament begins with "The description of The Holie Land...", with half-page map. - ff.115b , ending with the "Tigre Reo" crest. With a light water stain affecting the top edge.

Professionally restored binding in EXCELLENT condition - you can use it daily! Except for the lacking general title page and prelims, the Bible text is complete. Some occasional rough edges and a few minor/small tears. Margins are at some places a little clipped and a few pages have some heading loss. All woodcuts present. Some previous ownership notes and scribbles. There is expected wear and scuffing, some light soiling and staining but the pages are in overall wonderful condition considering age! ....more...

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.

 A beautiful small folio Roman font Geneva Bible!!
Marbled endpapers, with various bookplates. General title absent. Starts with "the order of the yeres", followed by the complete "firft"
 and "fecond" tables [concordances], "a table conteining the cycle of the svnne", the kalendar, "the names and order of all the bookes" and the dedication to Queen Elizabeth (so it appears that all prelims are present except the general title). Next the complete Olde Testament (with the 'traditional' Geneva engravings and also a RARE double page engraving of "the forme of the temple and the citie reftored" in Ezekiel), the Apocrypha and the Newe Testament (with title page, "the description of the holie land", complete till Revelation XV - the last 2 leaves are missing and are replaced with the leaves from a later quarto Geneva Bible).

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...

1578 Exceptional quality large Bishops Bible, beautiful engravings, amazing binding

large folio, 14" x 10" x 4" thick

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

An EXCEPTIONAL quality, almost complete (only the general title and final leaf after the tables are lacking) folio sized (14" x 10" x 4") 1578 Bishops Bible. Including the Prayer Book, Old and New Testament and Apocrypha. This is by far the nicest Bishop's Bible I have ever seen. It is exceptionally complete - all prelims (basically the prayer book), titles and Bible pages are present. Apart from as mentioned,  it is COMPLETE in all respects.

"the Holie Bible", 1578, London, Christopher Barker. Loaded with amazing engravings! All are present, including large engravings in Genesis (2, including a map), Exodus, Numbers (2, including a map), Judges, 1 Samuel, 3rd Kings (is now called 1 Kings), Isaiah, Jeremiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts (map), Romans, 1 Peter and a large full pages engraving at the beginning of the book of Revelation showing detailed scenes from various chapters. Also beautifully decorated chapter initials throughout.

A total of 4 (engraved/illustrated) title pages: "the second part" ( to Joshua), "the third part" (to Psalms), Apocrypha and the New Testament title.

It collates as follows "The Summe of the whole Scripture" (4 pages), a preface (7 pages), a prologue by T Cranmer, late Archbyshop of Canterburie (4 pages), "A Description of the Yeeres from the Creation, "The Order of the Bookes", "Proper Lessons" (2 pages), "Psalmes on Certayne Dayes", "Am Almanake", "To find Easter", "A Table of the order of Psalmes", "A Kalendar" (12 pages), "Mattins and Euensong" (5 pages), "Letanie" (3 pages), "Collects" (5 pages). Then the Bible interspersed with a number of tables, maps, woodcuts etc, and at the end "A table to find the Epistles and Gospels" (3 pages, last page is lacking).

Beautifully bound with 18th century full calf and 6 raised bands spine with "the Holie Bible - Bishops Version - 1578".

A VERY CLEAN copy, all full pages (no shaved margins and full headers etc, likely the margins/pages were never trimmed). Very clean paper! A few small paper repairs in the front and back (just some small corners). Lacks general title and final colophon leaf after tables at the rear. One leaf supplied from another copy slightly smaller. Otherwise complete. Good sized margins. A few marginal tears, stains or marks. NO WRITINGS, except for a 17th century ownership of one Isacke H Lathburg of 1668.

Excellent binding - ready for many years of daily use! ....more...

1582 EARLY Quarto - Christopher Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha, Concordances and Psalms

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5" . 

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A very very early (1582!!) Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, ("Two right profitable and fruitfull") Concordances and "the whole Booke of Psalms (1581). Printed in 1582 in London by the renowned Christopher Barker.

Great condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather - dry stamped - cover with 5-raised bands spine and the gold imprinted text "Holy Bible 1582".

This Geneva Bible is complete, including ALL title pages and prelims. The Bible starts with the general engraved title page (this is a facsimile, so not original), followed by 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". The Concordances end with Christopher Barker's colophon. Next a complete (very rare) Whole Booke of Psalms with title page (facsimile, so not original), "How to take profite..." and "Of the incomparable treafure of the holy Scriptures", followed by various hymns and the complete metrical psalms with musical bars and prayers. Ends with colophon.

Complete Bible text, and complete tables and Psalter. General title and Psalter title are supplied in facsimile (from another Bible) as well the page with Mark chapter II. Very minor wear, soiling, smaller tears, rough edges etc. Very clean pages, some previous ownership scribbles but not in the Bible text. Fair margins around the pages!

A VERY EARLY Geneva Bible that also can be used as a daily reader!....more...

1583 EARLY red-lined - Quarto - Geneva Bible, Prayer Book, Apocrypha, Concordances and Psalms

quarto 9 x 7 x 3" . 

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

One of the earlier (1583) Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) and red-underlined (by hand!) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a Common Book of Prayer, the Apocrypha, ("Two right profitable and fruitfull") Concordances and "the whole Booke of Psalms (1583). Printed in 1583 in London by the famous Christopher Barker.

Great condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather - dry stamped - cover with 4-raised bands spine and the gold imprinted text "Geneva Bible 1582".

 The Bible starts with a Common Book of Prayer of the Church of England. The prayer book lacks its title and calendar and starts with the prayer section. It is complete from there on and ends with the colophon after the Psalms.

Next, the general engraved title page (this is a facsimile, so not original), followed by followed by the first page of Genesis. The Old Testament text is complete, end with colophon. Next the complete Apocrypha. Next New Testament title (facsimile), followed by "summe of the whole Scripture", "certaine queftions and anfweres" and the "names and order of all the bookes" and the complete New Testament text which ends with the colophon on the last page of Revelation. Next, the preface to the Alphabets and the two alphabets (concordances) ending again with the colophon.

 Lastly, the "Whole Booke of Psalms" with 1583 title page, followed by various hymns and the complete metrical psalms with musical bars and prayers. Ends with Psalm 117.

Complete Bible text, and complete tables, bound with mostly complete Book of Common Prayer and Psalter. the General title and New Testament title are supplied in facsimile (from another Bible) as  partial facsimile repairs on the last page of Ecclesiastes and two pages in the Apocrypha. Average wear, soiling, smaller tears, rough edges etc. Smaller repairs throughout. Previous ownership scribbles but not in the Bible text. Fair margins around the pages!

An EARLY Geneva Quarto Bible ready to be used as a daily reader!....more...

1589 Quarto - Christopher Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha and Concordances

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5" . 

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

A very early (1589!!) Quarto-size, beautifully bound (restored) Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition, containing the 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.

Great condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather cover with 4-raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Geneva Bible" and "1583".

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". The concordances miss the last few pages after ''strangers'.

Complete Bible text, few pages missing at the end (see above). Very minor wear, soiling, smaller tears, rough edges etc. Very clean pages, some previous ownership scribbles but no in the Bible text. Large margins around the pages! (usually these are somewhat cut, but not with this Bible!)

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

1595 Elizabethan Geneva Bible with maps, Prayer Book, two Concordances and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 3"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

[Geneva Bible], The Bible translated 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, as may appeare in the epistle to the reader ; and also a most profitable concordance for the ready finding out of any thing in the same contained. Imprinted at London : By Christopher Barker, 1595. 4to.

Double columns. Marginal references. ROMAN letter. Geneva version. Book of Common Prayer, General and N.T. titles present. Colophon:[Printer's device above colophon.] Imprinted at London, by Christopher Barker Printer to the Queenes Maiestie. 1595. Thick Quarto. COMPLETE RESTORATION TO PERIOD BINDING WITH PROFESSIONAL PITTING AND BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP made to exact period binding. Blind tooled, gold lettering, a superb example. A total of 5 (!) title pages.

• Book of Common Prayer Present, title page lacking
• OT: Dated Title 1595 Present, complete
• OT Complete in all respects
• Title Page to Second Part of Bible
• Apocrypha--Complete in all respects
• NT: Dated Title 1595 Present.
• NT Complete in all respects
• Two Tables/Concordances
• Two Profitable Tables (inserted from an earlier Geneva Bible)
• Book of Psalms
• Prayers, save last leaf

• Some occasional, but light, margination notation.
Generally, a handsome and Complete copy of this Geneva Bible, remarkably retaining five title pages, and with all supplementation such as Book of Common Prayer, Tables, Book of Psalms, Prayers, etc.

A very attractive Geneva Bible.....more...

1596 Quarto - Christopher Barker - Geneva Bible, Apocrypha and Concordances

quarto 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5" . 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A very nice 1596 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 1596 in London by the deputies of Christopher Barker.

Great condition (ready for daily use) binding and brown leather cover with 4-raised bands spine and the imprinted text "Geneva Bible" and "1596".

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 a rather unique frontispiece engraving (showing the victory of religion over superstition and idolatry), followed by "to the Christian 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 Matthew". 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". The concordances are complete and end with Barker's colophon. There are various engravings and decorated chapter initials throughout.

Complete Bible text, only the general title is missing (see above). Very minor wear, soiling, smaller tears, rough edges etc. Very clean pages, some previous ownership scribbles but no in the Bible text. Decent margins around the pages (some headers have limited shaving, see pictures below). Some text loss in the corner of the first page of Malachi.

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

1597 Quarto Geneva Bible with maps, 2 books of Revelation, Concordances and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 2"  

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A well preserved 16th century (1597) Quarto-size, nicely bound  Geneva (Breeches) Holy Bible in a VERY GOOD  condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a additional complete book of Revelation (1594),  Two Concordances ('Tables') and a complete Psalter (1595). Printed in London by the deputies of the famous Christopher Barker. It has a complete collection of the famous Geneva Bible engravings and maps!

Good condition (ready for daily use with care as always) binding and brown leather covers with 4-raised bands spine and the (old) gold imprinted text "Holy Bible"

The text of this Geneva Bible is complete, including title pages (missing general title page) and colophons. The Bible starts with the first page of Genesis. After the complete Old Testament is the engraved New Testament title page, "The printer to the diligent Reader", "The defcription of the holy Land" (with map), followed by "The holy Gospel of Iesvs Christ, according to Matthevv". After the book of Revelation there is A SECOND book of Revelation ("The Revelation of Saint Iohn the Apostle and Evangelist, vvith a briefe and learned Commentarie, written by Franc. Iunius ... 1594).

Next two complete tables (proper names and principall things [=concordance]) with colophon. Lastly there is a complete "whole booke of Psalmes" (rare to find, usually some of the last pages are missing) with musical bars, special prayers and completing index and colophon.

Complete Bible text, OT title and prelims lacking. Minor wear, soiling, smaller tears, rough edges (esp first page with some repairs) etc. Fairly clean pages, very few previous ownership scribbles. Large margins around the pages! (usually these are somewhat cut, but not with this Bible!). All special Geneva engravings are present

Overall a well above average and attractive Geneva Bible!.....more...

1599 Amazing, complete Geneva Bible with genealogies, maps, Prayer Book, two Concordances and Psalter

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.5"  

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

[Geneva 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. Book of Common Prayer, Complete Bible, ALL (General and N.T. titles) present. Speed's Genealogies with Map and Psalter . Blind tooled, gold lettering, a superb example. A total of an AMAZING 7 title pages!!

• Book of Common Prayer, complete with title page (1636)
• Speed's genealogies, all 34 pages and the map of Canaan, complete with title page (1638)
• OT: Dated Title 1599 (2 titles), plus prelims complete
• OT Complete in all respects
• Title Page to Second Part of Bible
• NT: Dated Title 1599 Present.
• NT Complete in all respects (with extensive commentary)
• Two Tables/Concordances
• Book of Psalms (with title page), all psalms present, lacks a few pages of prayers at the end.

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 to EXCELLENT and USABLE condition. Professionally rebound. Complete Bible in every respect. Page Condition: Very good, clean and crisp with some occasional darkening. Side Margins good, top occasionally trimmed and cutting into headers. All special Geneva engravings are present

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

1602 Elizabethan Geneva Bible with Apocrypha, all titles, beautiful binding

quarto 9 x 7 x 2.75"  

VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition.

[Geneva Bible], The Bible translated 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, as may appeare in the epistle to the reader ; and also a most profitable concordance for the ready finding out of any thing in the same contained. Imprinted at London : By ROBERT Barker, 1602. 4to.

PRINTED 1602: A Very Nice EDITION OF THE GENEVA / BREECHES BIBLE

Double columns. Marginal references. Black letter. Geneva version. General and N.T. titles present. Colophon:] [Printer's device above colophon.] Imprinted at London, by Robert Barker Printer to the Queenes Maiestie. 1602 Collation: 2, 358, 4, 554; Thick Quarto. COMPLETE RESTORATION TO PERIOD BINDING.  Blind tooled, gold lettering, a superb example.

 Page Condition: Generally good, clean and crisp with some occassional darkening.  Side Margins good, top occassionally trimmed close to heading, but overall good.

• OT Dated Title 1602 Present.
• Prelims: Of the Incomparable Treasure...To This Christian Reader...How To Take Profit
• OT Complete in all respects
• Apocrypha--not complete, most is present, but pages are missing only in this section. 
• NT: Dated Title 1600 Present. Complete pagination.
• Some occasional margination notation.

Generally, a handsome and Complete copy of this Geneva Bible, save Apocrypha, remarkably retaining the original OT, NT title pages....more...

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...

1608 Quarto, Geneva 'Breeches' Bible with Apocrypha

quarto 8 1/2 x 7 x 2 3/4" . 

FAIR (F) - GOOD (G) condition.

1608 The Geneva "Breeches" Bible in an overall decent condition printed by Robert Barker, printer to the King in London. Misses the general title and start with the first page of Genesis. Seems complete from there on, including the Apocrypha, the New Testament Title page, "the Fumme of the whole Scripture", "Certain queftions and anfweres touching the doctrine of Predeftination" (3 pages), "The Names and order of all the Bookes of the Olde and New Testament", followed by the complete New Testament, ending at the last page of Revelation with the colophon. Engraved/illustrated first chapter initials and various colophon/engravings.

This QUARTO sized Geneva Bible is in an overall FAIR-GOOD and USABLE condition. Complete Bible (except for the general title and OT prelims as mentioned above). Various defects, like some torn pages (esp in the front of the Bible), rough edges, some staining, some writing. Expect some damages throughout this Bible. Binding is holding well and would allow for (careful) daily use. Cut short to upper margins, some pages headings are shaved off. Rough covers and rough/basic repair to spine by adding an extra piece of leather. Still an attractive Geneva Bible. See the many pictures. ......more...

1613 complete First Quarto KJV SHE Bible, with Apocrypha, Book of Common Prayer, Psalter, Genealogies and Map of Canaan

quarto 9 x 7 x 3" . 

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

A vintage COMPLETE (!!) King James 1613 'She' Bible in a close to pristine condition. Beautifully well preserved over almost 4 centuries -  King James Bibles printed with the 'she' text in Ruth 3:15 ("... and she went into the city" ). This is also one of 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 Originall Tongues: And with the former tranflations diligently compared and revifed, By his Majefties fpeciall commandement, Imprinted at London By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maieftie. ANNO 1613." Both this general title page as the New Testament title page (dated 1614) 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. This Bible is COMPLETE, including all preliminary leaves (title page, dedication, preface, list of books).

This QUARTO sized King James Bible is in an overall VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition. Complete Bible text with title pages. This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is remarkable pristine condition. The binding is in excellent (restored) condition. It is re-bound with (the original) leather covers. AMAZING paper quality! The (cotton based) paper is remarkable crisp, clean, no tears, rips (edges of the first few and last few pages are somewhat rough). NO WRITINGs! . Margins around all text.

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

1613 early First Quarto complete SHE Bible, with Apocrypha, Prayer and Psalm book, Genealogies and Map of Canaan

quarto 9 x 7 x 3" . 

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A COMPLETE (!!) King James 1613 'She' Bible. Just about 4 centuries old -  a very early quarto King James Bibles printed with the 'she' text in Ruth 3:15 ("... and she went into the city" ). This is also one of 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 Originall Tongues: And with the former tranflations diligently compared and revifed, By his Majefties fpeciall commandement, Imprinted at London By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Maieftie. ANNO 1613." Both this general title page as the New Testament title page (dated 1614) 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. This Bible is COMPLETE, including all preliminary leaves (title page, dedication, preface, list of books).

It also has a complete Common Book of Prayer (only missing the title page), the complete (34 page) genealogies with separate title page and the double page RARE map of Canaan, the Apocrypha, and the "Booke of Psalmes" (with title page, "Company of Stationers, 1614", metric psalms with musical bars, ends with psalm 110). So a total of 4 (!!) title pages. Various decorated first chapter capitals, colophons and other engravings.

Complete Bible text with title pages. The binding is in excellent (restored) condition. Very good preserved paper quality! The (cotton based) paper is still crisp, clean (somewhat colored), no tears, rips (edges of the first few and last few pages are somewhat rough). some scribbles throughout. All margins present (some shaved in the psalm book). First pages of prayer book with repairs.

An antique 1613 King James Quarto Bible.....more...

1613 early First Quarto Black Letter King James Bible, with Apocrypha, Prayer and Psalm book and Genealogies

quarto 9 x 7 x 3" . 

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

A very early, black letter quarto edition of the King James 1613 'She' Bible beautifully rebound/restored (with original dark leather on the covers). Both the general title page (which is a facsimile replacement of the original) as the New Testament title page (original, dated 1614) 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. This Bible is lacking some pages:

It starts with a Common Book of Prayer (which lacks pages before the morning prayers) including the prayers, catechism, the Psalmes etc and colophon. Next the genealogies by J.S. (6 of the 34 pages are lacking) with separate title page. Followed by the Old Testament (lacks general title which has been replaced with a very good facsimile copy), including the prelims (Epistle Dedicatorie and the translators to the readers) and followed by Genesis page 1. The Old Testament text itself is complete except for that the section from Isaiah chapter 55 to Joel chapter 1 is lacking.

Next the complete Apocrypha and complete New Testament (with 1614 title page and colophon dated 1614 at the last page of Revelation). The New Testament is followed by the complete "two right profitable and fruitfull concordances... 1615 (with title page, both extensive concordances and colophon 1615).

Lastly the "Booke of Psalmes" (with title page, "Company of Stationers, 1618", metric psalms with musical bars, all psalms present, some pages at the end likely lacking).

So a total of 4 (!!) title pages. Various decorated first chapter capitals, colophons and other engravings. The binding is in excellent (restored) condition. Overall nicely preserved paper quality with various minor defects and repairs. The (cotton based) paper is still crisp, clean (somewhat colored), few tears, rips (edges of a number of pages are somewhat rough). some scribbles throughout. All margins present  (no shaving of headers)! Some missing pages/section (see above).

A VERY AFFORDABLE antique 1613 KJV Bible....more...

1613/14 complete Brass Boss binding SHE Bible, with Apocrypha, Psalter and Genealogies

quarto 9 x 7 x 3.5" . 

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

1613/14 The King James quarto 'SHE' Bible in an overall VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT - VERY USABLE condition, bound in a stunning Brass Boss Binding. All bosses present on all corners and in the center (5 on each cover, 10 in total) plus the remains of the brass hasps from the rear. Cover with a quite attractive pattern embossed into the covers. This is the original binding, very nice re-backed with a new leather, 5 raised bands, spine.

Both the 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. This Bible is COMPLETE, including all preliminary leaves (title page, dedication, preface, list of books).

Next is a partially complete set of Speed's genealogies (lacks first 7 leaves),  followed by the first page of Genesis. Bible text is complete. Also includes the Apocrypha. Also includes the NT title. Ends with colophon. Various decorated first chapter capitals, colophons and other engravings.

Next the Whole Booke of Psalms (with title page 1615 and musical bars. This Psalter is almost complete (rare), including all psalms and also a few pages of the special prayers.

This Bible has clearly been very well cared for and is remarkable pristine condition. The binding is in a very good and useable condition. It is bound in (the original) leather binding with the cover brass bosses still present. AMAZING paper quality! The (cotton based) paper is remarkable crisp, white, clean, no tears, rips (edges of the first few and last few pages are somewhat rough). Some minor scribbles.  An occasional small stain. Slight repair to final page right upper corner with slight text loss. Margins around all text.

A truly AMAZING very early King James Bible!.....more...

1628 complete quarto King James Bible with Apocrypha, published by Norton and Bill

quarto 8.75 x 6.75 x 2.75"  

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

1628 King James quarto sized Bible in an overall GOOD to VERY GOOD  - VERY USABLE condition, published by Bonham Norton and John Bill, printers to the King. The Bible is bound in a later 19th century 1/2 red morocco, complete with gilt title.

Bible starts at Holy Bible (Old Testament), rear of blank pages contain handwritten genealogy on rear from late 1600s-late 1700s of the Dodd and Simmons families. Next is the Apocrypha, complete with woodcut header, then New Testament Title (1628) .

Both original engraved titles are present. The Bible is printed in black letter style; two columns with frequent notes and marginal commentary; the margins have been trimmed on most pages, some pages have some minor parts affected. There are also some woodcuts in the text, as well as chapter headed illuminated lettering. Both the 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. Various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials.

The Bible condition on the outside is nice; besides a few scuffs and light bumping; this Bible has held up nicely! Complete Bible text with titles. Within, the Bible has remained in nice shape; the front hinge is reinforced and the rear is strong but showing signs of splitting. The margins are trimmed, as expected with these versions.  A few pages in the preface have some corner damage, and there are scattered minor tears and repairs with hardly any affect to text. There are pen inscriptions in the book (mentioned above), probably from the late 1600s- mid 1700s.

An early and very affordable King James Bible!......more

1628 complete Dos-a-dos, double bound set of New Testament and Book of Psalms, gauffered edges, embroidered covers

4" x 2.5" by 1.5"  thick

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

A very unique double - dos-a-dos bound set of books: one being a 1628 New Testament, and the other a 1629 Book of Common Prayer that are bound together by a shared cover. The covers are embroidered (very likely ORIGINAL) linen. The pages are gold gilt with decorated with a stamped, gauffered, pattern/decoration.

The New Testament is also listed in Herbert's catalog as number 422: a CAMBRIDGE (likely the first Bible printed in Cambridge, this is before the 1629 Cambridge edition) printed New Testament with embroidered binding!

Both the New Testament ("the New Teftament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ... Printed at Cambridge by the printers to the Universitie, 1628") and the Book of Psalms ("The Whole Booke of Psalmes ... London, Company of Stationers 1629") are COMPLETE, including titles and prelim pages as well as the 'finis' page at the end.

The 1628 Bible/Book is in a VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition. Binding is solid and with care it can be used as a daily reader. Pages are clean, no damages, no writings, very clean. Beautiful page edges.

A rather unique antique treasure! ...more details ...

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 Brass Boss binding King James Bible with Prayer book, Apocrypha, Psalms and Genealogies

7" x 5" x 2.5" thick

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

1634  King James octavo Bible in an overall GOOD to VERY GOOD  - VERY USABLE condition, bound in a stunning Brass Boss Binding. All bosses present on all corners and in the center (5 on each cover, 10 in total) plus the remains of the brass hasps on the front and back. Covers with a pattern embossed (dry-stamped) into the covers. This are the original covers, very nice re-backed with a new leather, 4 raised bands, spine.

Starts with an incomplete Common Book of Prayer (title page and a few prelims are missing), followed by the complete genealogies (with title page 1634), the Old Testament (with title and prelims), Apocrypha and New Testament (with title, last page of Revelation is lacking). Concluded by an incomplete Metrical Psalms book with musical bars (title page 1634, all psalms present, only lacks a few prayer pages at the end)

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. Various woodcuts, colophons and decorated first chapter initials.

Complete Bible text with titles (except for last page of Revelation).  The binding is in a very good, professionally restored and daily useable condition. It is bound in (the original) leather binding with the cover brass bosses still present. The (cotton based) paper is still remarkable. Some tears, rips and previous owners scribbles throughout. Shaved margins on the top of some of the pages.

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

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

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 RARE Hand-colored, Red-ruled, exquisite Puritan King James Bible

large octavo, 7.5" x 5" x 2.25"

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

Authentic, original 1661 puritan King James Holy Bible in almost pristine condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with a complete Book of Psalms! With fancy original gilt morocco leather binding and beautifully gold-gilt pages! Magnificent hand colored (very rare!) title page and ruled in red (by hand, was done for the more wealthy people) throughout! Also contains the whole book of psalms in meter in the rear! Cambridge: printed by the famous puritan printer, John Field. Excellent and solid binding, clean and very nicely decorated. All three title pages are present. Nicely decorated woodcut capital first letter of each book. Original decorated boards with just some very minor scuffing. Original spine and original (very professionally restored) binding that makes for a solid and very useable book that can be used and read on a daily basis. No writings, no missing pages, no tears, EXCEPTIONALLY clean pages. This Bible was originally owned by a wealthy family (because of the red-ruling and hand colored title page) but has not really been used and has been stored and preserved remarkably well over the last 250 years. A beautiful gift or collector's Bible......more details...

1661 COMPLETE red-lined King James Bible with Apocrypha, Common Book of Prayer and Psalter

Quarto, 9 1/2 x 7 x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

In VERY GOOD and RESTORED condition: A COMPLETE quarto-size King James Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Apocrypha, Book of Common Prayer and the Whole Book of Psalms of David, printed by the renowned Christopher Barker Anno Domi 1661. Beautifully restored binding and covers. Complete with ALL Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Psalms - Red-lined (by hand!) throughout!

First, the complete Book of Common Prayer (1663) including the various calendars and special prayers and the "Psalter of Psalms of David", also a special section on the "Common Prayer to be ufed upon the day of the Martyrdom of King Charles the Firft"

Next, "The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New. Newly Tranflated out of the Originall Tongues and with the former tranflations diligently compared and revifed by his Maiefties fpeciall commandement. Appointed to bee read in Churches. London Printed, by Christopher Barker Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesftie. Anno Domi 1661." Separate title page for the New Testament. Contains the complete Apocrypha! Including all the prelim pages and engravings plus colophons. Both titles have an ornament engravings. Decorated first chapter initials.

Lastly, also bound with (a complete - which is rare to find a complete Psalter with even the colophon at the end): "The Whole Book of Psalms" Printed in 1661 for the Company of Stationers: London. Including the prayers at the end.

Binding SOUND and professionally restored. Can be used daily. Complete Bible. Leaves in good condition.  Generally clean pages with some occasional notes. Very few age spots. Some ownership notes/history. Many pictures! ...more

1663 Astounding binding, complete, red-ruled King James Bible with Psalms of David, gauffered edges

7" x 5" x 2.5" thick

EXCELLENT (E) condition.

In a pristine, like new condition: A COMPLETE 1663 King James Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with the Whole Booke of Psalms of David, printed by John Field, Printer to the University of Cambridge 1663. Beautifully restored binding and covers (using original dark leather) with amazing highly tooled gold decorations and gold gauffered paper edges. Complete with ALL Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Book of Psalms - extensively Red-lined (by hand!) throughout!

 "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. Cambridge. Printed by John Field, Printer to the Univerfitie 1663." Separate title page for the New Testament. This Bible is COMPLETE, including all the prelim pages and engravings with decorated first chapter initials.

Lastly, also bound with (a complete - which is rare to find a complete Psalter with even the colophon and index at the end): "The Whole Book of Psalms" Printed in 1661 by John Field in Cambridge.

This complete Bible is in a PRISTINE and EXCELLENT condition. Binding SOUND and beautifully restored. Can be used daily. Leaves in excellent condition.  Clean, uncut pages, hardly any age spots. Some inscriptions (in Latin) in the front, no other writings anywhere. Many pictures!

A truly amazing museum quality pristine early Bible!  ...more

1663 complete (John Field) KJV octavo Bible with Psalter

octavo, 7 x 4 1/2 x 3"

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

An octavo-size,  COMPLETE King James Holy Bible (printed by John Field in Cambridge) in solid restored condition, containing the Old and New Testaments bound together with  the Whole Book of Psalms of David.  Complete with both Bible (the General Title and the New Testament) title pages, plus the title page for the Book of Psalms.

"The Holy Bible. Containing the Old Testament and the New ... Cambridge Printed by John Field, Printer to the Unuverfitie 1663" Separate title page for the New Testament. Including the prelim page and engravings plus colophon.  Decorated first chapter initials.  Also bound with: "The Whole Booke of Psalmes: Collected into Englifh Metre, by Thomas Sternhold, Iohn Hopkins, and others..." Printed in 1661 by John Field. Complete till Psalm 123.

 Binding SOUND and professionally restored. Can be used daily. Complete Bible (except for remarks above about the Psalter. Leaves in good condition and generally clean. Rough first pages and last page. General title has some damaged edges (see pictures). Big stain/damage (no text loss) last page of the Old Testament. Few age spots. Few ownership notes/history, no writing in the text of the Bible....more 

1679 Large Folio KJV Bible with Geneva notes, 3 large folded maps, Psalm book

large folio 16" x 10" x 4" thick

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A very special large folio King James Bible printed with the (extensive) Geneva notes. These notes (by the early reformers, many written by Calvin himself) were one of the main reasons why the Geneva Bible - the predecessor to the King James - was so popular among the people. The King James of 1611 was only issued with very few annotations. This edition has the full set of Geneva in-text annotations which are especially very impressive with in the New Testament (often more than half a page of notes on each page text). In the Old Testament it also includes the famous 'the argument' introductions to each Bible book.

Also adorned with 3 double-page maps, including a map showing the location of Eden, the 40 years journey in the desert, and a map of the holy land during the time of Jesus. [these maps in Dutch and are similar as those found so often in the famous 17th and 18th century Dutch Bibles]. These maps have INCREDIBLE details.

“The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New, ... Printed in the Year 1679" TOGETHER WITH "A brief table of the interpretations of the proper names which are chiefly found in the Old Teftament" and "a table of principal things that are contained in the Bible". Both tables are complete. TOGETHER WITH “Psalms of David in Meeter ... Edinburgh ... 1679" (lacking after Psalm 79).

Original (?) blindstamped calf over thick wooden boards with metal decorations in the center (both front and back) and corner bosses (5 of the original 8 are still present). All Bible title pages (2 titles to the Old Testament) are present.

The binding is in excellent (restored) condition, with strong hinges and a strong book-block. The boards show some scuffing and wear. Internally, the volume is in very good condition, with generally clean pages, clear print and ample margins throughout, some water stains. The Bible is complete in all respects. The first and final half-dozen leaves, roughly, have tattered edges, with generally minor loss to the blank margins but without affecting the text. Repaired general titles. First page of Genesis misses the bottom right corner. The maps are generally in very good condition.

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

1683 Quarto red-ruled KJV Bible with full page illustrations, Prayer Book and Psalter

quarto, 9" x 7.5" x 3.5"

VERY GOOD (VG)  condition.

A beautiful quarto sized 17th century Bible, extensively and beautifully 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. All full page plates have a scripture reference and scripture quotations.

“The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Teftament, Printed at the Theatre in Oxford, Sold by M. Pitt", bound together with the Book of Common Prayer (lacks title) and the "Whole book of Psalms collected into Englifh Metre [1682]" (lacks a few pages at the end) and "an Index to the Holy Bible" (complete).

The binding is in excellent, fully restored condition. Complete Bible text. Pages are generally clean and crisp throughout very fine high quality paper they do not make it like this anymore. some missing pages at the beginning of the BCP. The margins of the general title have been cut. Small tears and cuts at beginning of the BCP and on a few Bible pages. The is a large (vague) water stain in the first part of the prayer book. 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! Many pictures!

A very special red-ruled and illustrated King James Bible! ...more details ...

1683 Beautiful binding King James Bible, Apocrypha, Prayer Book, Psalter

8.5" x 6.5" x 3" thick

VERY GOOD (VG) condition.

A thick quarto-size 1683 King James Holy Bible which has been beautifully professionally rebound in exquisite light brown leather covers with imprinted and gold gilt decorations. The beautifully decorated spine has 4 raised bands and has imprinted in gold the words "Holy Bible" and "London 1683". This Bible contains four sections bound together: the Common Book of Prayer, the complete Bible (old and New Testament), the Apocrypha, and the Whole Book of Psalms (Psalter). Including a total of three title pages: the general title to the Bible which is a very attractive full page engraving showing the transfiguration of Jesus above a mountain inscribed as Mt Tabor (Matt 17.1), across the center is a label 'the Holy Bible'; in the foreground are seated two symbolical figures; one, veiled, representing 'the Law'; the other with a nimbus, 'The Gofpell'. Additionally there are the title pages to the New Testament and the Psalter. Complete Bible bound with additional contemporary books (see remarks above). Leaves in overall very solid condition. Some (as to be expected) age related browning, occasional rough edges and a few tears and cuts. No writing! Some headings somewhat shaved off during re-binding, no loss of text block. A beautiful and ready-to-be-used gift, daily-use or collector's Bible. Many pictures! ....more 

1700 Amazingly Illustrated - Nicolaus Visscher - Bible Allegory in Dutch, English, Fremch and German (polyglot)

large quarto 11 x 9 x 1.75"

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

A wonderfully produced "Sacred Histories of the Old and New Testament", late seventeenth century illustrated work of Biblical extraction, the main text printed in Polyglot - French, English, German and Dutch.

"Afbeeldingen Der voornaamste Historien, Soo van het Oude als Nieuwe Testament, Door verscheide . . . Tekenaars en Plaatsnyders seer konstig abgebeeld . . . daar by gevoegt, sinryke rymen, in de latynse, franse, engelse, hoog- en nederduitse Talen" or "The Sacred Historeis of the Old and new Testament reprefented by very artificial figurs"

Te Amsteldam. [1700]. Published by (the famous) Nicholaus Visscher.

Large Quarto. 9 x 11 Inches. With extra-engraved title page and 278 beautifully executed half-page steel engravings. Title page in red and black. Modern calf-backed marbled boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces. Rubbed to extremities, spine. Occasional spotting/browning or marking to text/engravings, the odd marginal paper flaw. Tear to leaf C4, stopping just before plate to recto, touching text on recto but without loss.

The extra engraved title page is engraved after G. Lairesse, whilst the extensive suite of engravings are by Matthäus Merian (1593-1650) and Pieter Hendricksz Schut (c1618-c1660). Those of the former taken from his famous picture bible, and the latter commissioned by Visscher for use in his own publishing house. A beautiful and scarce production, with no copies available online. In 2006 a copy of this edition sold for $900 at Swann Galleries....more details ...

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 ...

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) 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 to 1/3 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 brown leather with a metal cross and corner pieces.

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."

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. The volume measures about 19" x 13" x 4"

The binding is in very good (restored) condition, with strong hinges and a strong book-block. The boards show some scuffing and wear. Internally, the volume is in very good condition, with generally clean pages, clear print and decent margins throughout, some water stains. The Bible is complete in all respects. The first few leaves have tattered edges, with generally minor loss to the blank margins but without affecting the text. The engravings are generally in very good to excellent condition.

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

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