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THE HOLY BIBLE Containing the Old Testament and the New. . .

John Bill and Christopher Barker: London, 1669-1670. Item #98-2747

Title page with architectural border, 7 x 4.5, full gilt-ruled and gilt-decorated leather, aeg, A-Aaa5[8], covers quite worn, extremities bumped and fraying, spine ends chipped and outer hinges very poor, inner hinges cracked, old bookplate partially remove, first few pp loose but present, some ink notes (on title and other pp), contents toned, some close cropping to top margin, else a decent but fragile old Barker & Bill Bible; the New Testament title page is dated 1669. Ink name at bottom of title page is Richrad Towgood; could be the son or grandson of the Dean of Bristol, since it also says, "November 12. Oxon" below the signature.

Price: $950.00