Description
The Holy Bible
Contaning ye Old and New Testaments
London: John Field, 1653-54
engraved pictorial title, ruled in red throughout,
separate title page for New Testament
A-3D12
Bound with:
The Book of Psalms (no title page)
A-D12,
Full crushed morocco lettered in gilt with marbled endpapers and silk page-marker, all edges gilt
18th century owner inscription on front blank: "Mary Anson",
well-preserved
Methodism interest.
This is the same edition of the "Field Bible" as the one used and made famous by John Wesley (1703-1791)
Wesley, in his Journal, often refers to "Field Bible", this is sometimes misread to mean some easily portable edition, but refers of course to a Bible printed by John Field
Size 2 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches
Text in English
Reserve: $1,099.00
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Contaning ye Old and New Testaments
London: John Field, 1653-54
engraved pictorial title, ruled in red throughout,
separate title page for New Testament
A-3D12
Bound with:
The Book of Psalms (no title page)
A-D12,
Full crushed morocco lettered in gilt with marbled endpapers and silk page-marker, all edges gilt
18th century owner inscription on front blank: "Mary Anson",
well-preserved
Methodism interest.
This is the same edition of the "Field Bible" as the one used and made famous by John Wesley (1703-1791)
Wesley, in his Journal, often refers to "Field Bible", this is sometimes misread to mean some easily portable edition, but refers of course to a Bible printed by John Field
Size 2 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches
Text in English
Reserve: $1,099.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1653-54 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique Old & New Testament London: by John Field
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
Starting Price
$550
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
TOP









![1566 AELIUS ARISTIDES ORATORIS CLARISSIMI antique VELLUM BOUND FOLIO rare: [Aristides, Aelius] AELII ARISTIDIS ADRIANENSIS ORATORIS CLARISSIMI Orationum tomi tres, nunc primum latine versi a Gulielmo Cantero Ultraiectino. Huc accessit orationum tomus quartus […] item](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/426065/237188465_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1785259764&width=181)






![1618 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique OLD & NEW TESTAMENT by Bonham Norton and John Bill: Bible [English]. The Holy Bible, containing the Olde Testament, and the New, Newly Translated out of the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by his Mai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/426065/237188289_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1785259764&width=181)
![1629 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique ILLUSTRATED Old & New Testament: [BIBLE in ENGLISH] Holy Bible, Contayning the Old Testament and the New London: Bonham Norton & John Bill; 1629 Illustrated woodcut title pages present for Old & New Testaments opens with The Genealog](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/426065/237188350_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1785259764&width=181)




![1683 BIBLE in ENGLISH ILLUSTRATED w/ MAPS KING JAMES FOLIO antique: Bible, English The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, [Amsterdam?, 1683] general title torn at foot with loss of imprint, New Testament title present 3 double-page and folding maps (](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/426065/237188428_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1785259764&width=181)