
Description
OLD and NEW TESTAMENT
The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament, and the New.
Newly translated out of the originall tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesties command. Appointed to be read in churches.
Oxford: Printed for Tho. Guy at Ye Oxford Armes, on West of the Royal Exchange, London; 1681.
Size 3 1/3 by 5 7/8 inches
- Darlow & Moule 762. -
Title page with glue mark to inner margin.
3 preliminary leaves stuck to the inner margin (about 1/2 of an inch)
A small section to the centre [K1-O12] with short upper marginal tear repaired with acid free paper.
The book of Psalms with it’s own title page.
Some period manuscript notes to the endpapers.
Original attractive gilt calf binding with remains of the original clasps and with the metal corner-pieces.
With the initials P.R. tooled to the centre of the front board.
Spine with raised bands , decorated in gilt.
Marbled endpapers. Gilt edges.
Text in two columns, in English.
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1681 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique OLD & NEW TESTAMENT BINDING w/METAL CORNER PIECES
Estimate $2,500-$3,000
Starting Price
$950
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jan 22, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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