Fine Books and Manuscripts
Lot 16
[BREECHES BIBLE] - THE HOLY BIBLE conteyning the Old Testament and the New newlie translated out of
[BREECHES BIBLE] - THE HOLY BIBLE conteyning the Old Testament and the New newlie translated out of ye originall tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Maiesties speciall commandement. Printed at London by Robert Barker printer to ye Kings most excellent Matie. and by the assignes of Iohn Bill, anno 1639. Folio, engraved general title, fine full-page woodcut to verso of following leaf, separate title to New Testament dated 1607, woodcut illustrations and maps in text, pages ruled in red throughout, lacking final leaf/leaves of Prayers at the end and possibly a leaf/leaves of prelims, text generally clean and fresh, full gilt-panelled calf, worn and re-backed, sold w.a.f.
Estimate: £300 - 500
Sold for £800