Description
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly translated out of the Original Tongues; And with the former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
A pleasing and fairly typical example of the distinctively Scottish herringbone binding style.
Volume 1 – Old Testament Genesis – Proverbs 2:22
A scarce, English printed Scottish Bible. Measures 5.5″ x 3″ x 1.25″.
Alexander Kincaid was a famous 18th-century Scottish printer who is best known for printing works of David Hume, John Milton, Adam Smith, and a fine edition of the Holy Bible.
Most Scottish Bibles from the 18th-century are rare and this Bible is no exception.
Name written: Sally Brooks, 1791
Provenance; James Mair, Book Dealer, Newport on Tay, Fife
Bindings are tight, pages complete, text crisp and readable, some browning to pages. Please see all photos for condition.
Contains: Old Testament Genesis to Proverbs
Dimensions: Approx. 5 3/8 inches in length x 3 1/8 inches in width x 1 1/8 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 2 pounds.
Title: The Holy Bible
Format/binding: Leather Scottish herringbone binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Alexander Kincaid
Date Published: 1758
Size: 32mo
1758 Scottish Herringbone Bible
