Bible, Irish. Leabhuir na¡ Seintiomna... The Books of the Old Testament..., translated by William Bedell, first edition of the Old Testament in Irish, title in English and Irish, double column, text in Irish, lacks initial and last blanks, signature P misbound, 3A1 small tear in margin, 4Q2 & 6 M1 small piece of corner torn away, slightly foxed and browned, ink inscription at head of title, engraved bookplate of Alexander Macmillan on front pastedown, 18th century calf, Signet Library copy with gilt stamp on upper cover, rubbed, corners repaired, rebacked in modern calf, old red morocco label retained on spine, modern slip-case, [Wing B2759A; Darlow & Moule 5534], 4to, London, 1685.

⁂ The first edition of the Old Testament in Irish, translated from the English Bible by William Bedell (1571-1642, Bishop of Kilmore), but not published until 40 years after his death. About 500 copies were printed in Irish type supplied by Robert Boyle.