The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New : Newly translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By his Majesties special command. Appointed to be read in churches.
1676
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Title
The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New : Newly translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By his Majesties special command. Appointed to be read in churches.
Uniform title
Bible. English. Authorized. 1676.
Created/published
London : Printed by the assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker, Printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1676.
Description
[832] ; 16 cm (12 mo)
Note
Signatures: A-2O¹²
In two columns, roman.
"The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ" has separate dated title page; register is continuous from the end of the Old Testament.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
In two columns, roman.
"The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ" has separate dated title page; register is continuous from the end of the Old Testament.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Folger-specific note
FSL copy lacks final blank leaf. FSL copy has ownership inscriptions of the Fisher family: "Rebekah Fisher Her Booke The Gift of Her Father in the Year 1678" in ink. Printed book label bound before title page: Rebekah Fisher, Daughter of William and Mary Fisher, Was born the 7th of January, 1660. And Baptixed [sic] the 17th of the same." "Fisher Mount Baker ex dono Matris." and "William Fisher Dimond the gift of his grandmother Sarah Lucas and delivered to him on her death 29 January 1787" on beginning fly leaves. The binding has "R.F" gilt stamped on front cover and the remaining (lower) clasp is marked "Fisher 78" on the back. Ruled in red ink throughout.
Cited/described in
Darlow & Moule, 576
Herbert, A.S. Engl. Bible, 730
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), B2298
Herbert, A.S. Engl. Bible, 730
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), B2298
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Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
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265076.1
Folger-specific note
Adopted by Edward Leahy, Mark McConnell, and Melissa McKenna, Acquisitions Night 2010.