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Title: The Four Gospels - 1613 King James Bible New Testament
Author: ** Description: Engraved title + 42 leaves signed Vvv-Zzz6, Aaaa-Cccc6, Dddd1-2. 72 lines in two columns; Elaborate woodcut title-page border; woodcut headpieces & initials. (folio) 15½x10½, disbound, remains of stitching on spine.Complete text of the Four Gospels from the "true" 1613 folio edition of the King James Bible, distinguished by the smaller type, resulting in 72 lines instead of 59 to the full column. The printed title, surrounded by elaborate historiated woodcut border, reads "The Newe Testament of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ...Appointed to be read in Churches." Darlow & Moule 249; Herbert 322; STC 2226. Heading: (Bible in English)Place Published: London Publisher: Robert Barker Date Published: 1613 Condition reportCorners somewhat bent with some slight loss, a few short marginal tears, very good.
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