143 leaves of 1540 Great Bible
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Heading: (Bible in English)
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Title: Fragment of approx. 143 leaves from the "Great Bible" of 1540
Place Published: [London]
Publisher:[Thomas Petyt & Robert Redman for Thomas Berthelet]
Date Published: [1540]
Description:
Author:
Title: Fragment of approx. 143 leaves from the "Great Bible" of 1540
Place Published: [London]
Publisher:[Thomas Petyt & Robert Redman for Thomas Berthelet]
Date Published: [1540]
Description:
Printed in two columns, black letter. 31.2x21.5 cm (12¼x8½"), disbound.
The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale. This 1540 version is a slightly reduced reprint of the 1539 first edition. Herbert 52.
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Some edge wear, occasional soiling, a leaf or two torn; very good.
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143 leaves of 1540 Great Bible
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