The popularity of the Geneva Bible among England’s laypeople caused Anglican clergy to want something similar. The King James Bible filled that gap.
1683 Folio King James Reformer / Puritan Bible with 1599 Geneva & Theodore Beza Notes RARE
$2,999.99A rare 1683 King James Version combined with Geneva Bible notes from the 1599 edition and Theodore Beza. Contains almost 1000 pages with notes on the complete Bible ,making this a veritable library of study and classic Protestant commentary in just one book. These annotations which are an important part of the Geneva Bible were Calvinistic and Puritan in character, and as such ,they were disliked by the ruling conservative Protestants of the Church of England as well as King James I, who commissioned the Authorized Version or King James Bible to replace it. The Geneva Bible had also motivated the production of the Bishops’ Bible under Elizabeth I, for the same reason, and later the Douay- Rheims edition by the recusant Papists. The Geneva Bible remained popular among Puritans and was their beloved translation of choice in use until after the English Civil War. The final 17th century printing was completed in 1644 in Amsterdam with the preceding 1640 edition being the first that deliberately omitted the Apocrypha. The Geneva notes were first included in an edition of the King James Bible in 1642 and printed in subsequent editions as late as 1715.
Dimensions: Approx. 15 3/8 inches x approx. 9 3/4 inches x approx. 3 inches
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1683 Folio King James Reformer / Puritan Bible with 1599 Geneva & Theodore Beza Notes RARE
$2,999.99
A rare 1683 King James Version combined with Geneva Bible notes from the 1599 edition and Theodore Beza. Contains almost 1000 pages with notes on the complete Bible ,making this a veritable library of study and classic Protestant commentary in just one book. These annotations which are an important part of the Geneva Bible were Calvinistic and Puritan in character, and as such ,they were disliked by the ruling conservative Protestants of the Church of England as well as King James I, who commissioned the Authorized Version or King James Bible to replace it. The Geneva Bible had also motivated the production of the Bishops’ Bible under Elizabeth I, for the same reason, and later the Douay- Rheims edition by the recusant Papists. The Geneva Bible remained popular among Puritans and was their beloved translation of choice in use until after the English Civil War. The final 17th century printing was completed in 1644 in Amsterdam with the preceding 1640 edition being the first that deliberately omitted the Apocrypha. The Geneva notes were first included in an edition of the King James Bible in 1642 and printed in subsequent editions as late as 1715.
Dimensions: Approx. 15 3/8 inches x approx. 9 3/4 inches x approx. 3 inches
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1659 LARGE Folio KJV FIELD BIBLE celebration of the Restoration of Charles II, RED RULED
$2,499.99[THE HOLY BIBLE] Cambridge: John Field, 1659. Folio, 17.25″ x 11.25″. Wanting the engraved general title and coat of arms, and blank y4, else collates complete (see ESTC R36589.) Bound in full period marbled calf.
RED RULED – For a small percentage of Bibles, the borders and important parts of the text would be marked using a straightedge and red ink. Each page would be outlined by a scribe after printing, which was a very detail oriented and time-consuming practice. Red-ruling makes the text stand out, easier to read, and was a practice used by the very wealthy of the time.
The 1659 Field Bible, issued in celebration of the Restoration of Charles II, is a significant historical artifact. Although it is missing the engraved general title and coat of arms, as well as blank y4, it is otherwise complete and intact. This particular edition was published by John Field in Cambridge, 1659.
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1659 LARGE Folio KJV FIELD BIBLE celebration of the Restoration of Charles II, RED RULED
$2,499.99
[THE HOLY BIBLE] Cambridge: John Field, 1659. Folio, 17.25″ x 11.25″. Wanting the engraved general title and coat of arms, and blank y4, else collates complete (see ESTC R36589.) Bound in full period marbled calf.
RED RULED – For a small percentage of Bibles, the borders and important parts of the text would be marked using a straightedge and red ink. Each page would be outlined by a scribe after printing, which was a very detail oriented and time-consuming practice. Red-ruling makes the text stand out, easier to read, and was a practice used by the very wealthy of the time.
The 1659 Field Bible, issued in celebration of the Restoration of Charles II, is a significant historical artifact. Although it is missing the engraved general title and coat of arms, as well as blank y4, it is otherwise complete and intact. This particular edition was published by John Field in Cambridge, 1659.
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1702 – 1711 FOLIO King James Reformer / Puritan Bible with Geneva & Theodore Beza Notes RARE
$2,299.99Bound at front with The Book of Common Prayer…, London: Printed by Charles Bill, and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, Deceas’d, dated 1711.
The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, Newly translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majestie’s special command…, [Amsterdam]: Printed in the Year 1708.
New Testament dated 1707.
At rear The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Meeter, by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others, London: Company of Stationers, dated 1702. All bound into one book.
Dimensions: Approx. 15 3/8 inches x approx. 9 3/4 inches x approx. 3 inches – FOLIO
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1702 – 1711 FOLIO King James Reformer / Puritan Bible with Geneva & Theodore Beza Notes RARE
$2,299.99
Bound at front with The Book of Common Prayer…, London: Printed by Charles Bill, and the Executrix of Thomas Newcomb, Deceas’d, dated 1711.
The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, Newly translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majestie’s special command…, [Amsterdam]: Printed in the Year 1708.
New Testament dated 1707.
At rear The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Meeter, by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others, London: Company of Stationers, dated 1702. All bound into one book.
Dimensions: Approx. 15 3/8 inches x approx. 9 3/4 inches x approx. 3 inches – FOLIO
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1690 12mo King James “Her Bible” Black Morocco Leather OT & NT
$1,249.99A beautiful ENGLISH King James “pocket or Her” Bible. The 17th century saw an increase in the production of smaller 12mo Bibles. Sometimes called “Her Bible” because it was popular with ladies, this edition was bound without the apocrypha which makes it rather scarce.
Contains: Old Testament & New Testament
Dimensions: Approx. 5 inches in length x 2 5/8 inches in width x 2 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 2.3 pounds.
Title: King James Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Black Morocco Leather-Four Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb
Date Published: 1690
Size: 12mo
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1690 12mo King James “Her Bible” Black Morocco Leather OT & NT
$1,249.99
A beautiful ENGLISH King James “pocket or Her” Bible. The 17th century saw an increase in the production of smaller 12mo Bibles. Sometimes called “Her Bible” because it was popular with ladies, this edition was bound without the apocrypha which makes it rather scarce.
Contains: Old Testament & New Testament
Dimensions: Approx. 5 inches in length x 2 5/8 inches in width x 2 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 2.3 pounds.
Title: King James Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Black Morocco Leather-Four Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb
Date Published: 1690
Size: 12mo
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1654 pocket Bible OT imprinted by Evan Tyler for a Society of Stationers with brass clasps and red ruling
$999.99This 1654 pocket Bible imprinted by Evan Tyler, for a Society of Stationers, with brass clasps and red ruling, is highly significant. The red ruling, in particular, points to the book’s high-quality and premium nature, underscoring the owner’s status and the personal value they placed on this object of daily devotion.
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1654 pocket Bible OT imprinted by Evan Tyler for a Society of Stationers with brass clasps and red ruling
$999.99
This 1654 pocket Bible imprinted by Evan Tyler, for a Society of Stationers, with brass clasps and red ruling, is highly significant. The red ruling, in particular, points to the book’s high-quality and premium nature, underscoring the owner’s status and the personal value they placed on this object of daily devotion.
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1706 BIBLE Large Quarto Book of Common Prayer OT NT & APOC by Bill & Newcomb London
$999.99A very nice large quarto example of the 1706 King James Holy Bible with the Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha, plus The Book of Common Prayer & Psalter; all bound in the same volume.
Family History for: Causer, Lowe.
Bound in an attractive contemporary tooled calf leather binding.
Re-backed with flexible goatskin leather, raised bands, & ribbons. Some corner or edge leather repairs.
A solid and attractive restored period binding.
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1706 BIBLE Large Quarto Book of Common Prayer OT NT & APOC by Bill & Newcomb London
$999.99
A very nice large quarto example of the 1706 King James Holy Bible with the Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha, plus The Book of Common Prayer & Psalter; all bound in the same volume.
Family History for: Causer, Lowe.
Bound in an attractive contemporary tooled calf leather binding.
Re-backed with flexible goatskin leather, raised bands, & ribbons. Some corner or edge leather repairs.
A solid and attractive restored period binding.
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1618 Book of Common Prayer, Psalter & Book of Psalms printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill – Rare Early
$629.991618 Book of Common Prayer, King James Psalter & Book of Psalmes printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill – Rare Early Printing.
Dimensions: Approx. 6 inches x approx. 7 1/4 inches x approx. 2 inches.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 3.2 pounds.
Title: Book of Common Prayer
Contains: Book of Common Prayer, King James Psalter & Book of Psalmes
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather 4 Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Bonham Norton and John Bill, Deputies and Assignees of Robert Barker
Date Published: 1618
Size: Octavo
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1618 Book of Common Prayer, Psalter & Book of Psalms printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill – Rare Early
$629.99
1618 Book of Common Prayer, King James Psalter & Book of Psalmes printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill – Rare Early Printing.
Dimensions: Approx. 6 inches x approx. 7 1/4 inches x approx. 2 inches.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 3.2 pounds.
Title: Book of Common Prayer
Contains: Book of Common Prayer, King James Psalter & Book of Psalmes
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather 4 Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Bonham Norton and John Bill, Deputies and Assignees of Robert Barker
Date Published: 1618
Size: Octavo
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1716 NT RED RULED Pocket Bible Edinburgh printed by James Watson RARE
$599.99The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…, (being the New Testament portion only of 1716 Holy Bible), Edinburgh: printed by James Watson, 1716, letterpress title with woodcut device and decorative border, title and borders red-ruled throughout volume, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt decorated maroon morocco, joints split and some wear, 12mo (12 x 6.2 cm)
1716 NT RED RULED Pocket Bible Edinburgh printed by James Watson RARE
$599.99
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…, (being the New Testament portion only of 1716 Holy Bible), Edinburgh: printed by James Watson, 1716, letterpress title with woodcut device and decorative border, title and borders red-ruled throughout volume, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt decorated maroon morocco, joints split and some wear, 12mo (12 x 6.2 cm)
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1790 King James Folio Bible Printed by Executors of B Jackson, Bolton England
$599.99This is a 1790 King James “The Christian’s Complete Family Bible” printed by the Executors of B Jackson – Bolton England.
Contains:
Old Testament
Apocrypha
New Testament
Dimensions: Approx. 15 inches in length x 10 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Weight: Approx. 10.3 pounds.
Title: King James Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Leather-Six Raised Bands
Book condition: Used – Good to Fair
Publisher: Printed by Executors of B Jackson
Date Published: 1790
Size: Folio
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1790 King James Folio Bible Printed by Executors of B Jackson, Bolton England
$599.99
This is a 1790 King James “The Christian’s Complete Family Bible” printed by the Executors of B Jackson – Bolton England.
Contains:
Old Testament
Apocrypha
New Testament
Dimensions: Approx. 15 inches in length x 10 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Weight: Approx. 10.3 pounds.
Title: King James Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Leather-Six Raised Bands
Book condition: Used – Good to Fair
Publisher: Printed by Executors of B Jackson
Date Published: 1790
Size: Folio
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1750 Pocket Bible NT Genesis – Psalms Oxford Printed by Thomas Baskett
$499.99The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the original tongues…, Oxford: Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the University, 1750, part work only (Genesis – Psalms), letterpress general title and preliminary leaves, volume text ends at X7 (Psalms CXLVIII. 2), some dust and finger-soiling, Dutch-gilt pastedowns, all edges gilt, contemporary brown crushed morocco with Scottish ‘Herring Bone’ gilt decoration, joints cracked and light wear to extremities, 12mo (12.8 x 6.9 cm)
1750 Pocket Bible NT Genesis – Psalms Oxford Printed by Thomas Baskett
$499.99
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the original tongues…, Oxford: Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the University, 1750, part work only (Genesis – Psalms), letterpress general title and preliminary leaves, volume text ends at X7 (Psalms CXLVIII. 2), some dust and finger-soiling, Dutch-gilt pastedowns, all edges gilt, contemporary brown crushed morocco with Scottish ‘Herring Bone’ gilt decoration, joints cracked and light wear to extremities, 12mo (12.8 x 6.9 cm)
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1758 Pocket Bible OT Genesis – Ecclesiastes Edinburgh: Printed Alexander Kincaid
$499.99The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the original tongues…, Edinburgh: Printed by Alexander Kincaid, 1758, part work only (Genesis – Ecclesiastes), letterpress general title and preliminary leaves, volume text ends at 2F9 (Ecclesiastes xxxi. 31), some dust and finger-soiling, scattered spotting, floral blocked endpapers (slightly worn) with 18th and early 19th-century manuscript ownership and genealogical entries to blanks and verso of free endpapers (names include Margaret Dickie with various dates 1771 to 1805, Margaret Dunlop 1788, James Dunlop 1826, William Dunlop born 25 Nov 1793 etc.), all edges gilt, contemporary maroon brown crushed morocco with elaborate Scottish ‘Wheel’ gilt decoration, joints cracked and some wear at head, 12mo in 6s (13.1 x 7.4 cm)
1758 Pocket Bible OT Genesis – Ecclesiastes Edinburgh: Printed Alexander Kincaid
$499.99
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the original tongues…, Edinburgh: Printed by Alexander Kincaid, 1758, part work only (Genesis – Ecclesiastes), letterpress general title and preliminary leaves, volume text ends at 2F9 (Ecclesiastes xxxi. 31), some dust and finger-soiling, scattered spotting, floral blocked endpapers (slightly worn) with 18th and early 19th-century manuscript ownership and genealogical entries to blanks and verso of free endpapers (names include Margaret Dickie with various dates 1771 to 1805, Margaret Dunlop 1788, James Dunlop 1826, William Dunlop born 25 Nov 1793 etc.), all edges gilt, contemporary maroon brown crushed morocco with elaborate Scottish ‘Wheel’ gilt decoration, joints cracked and some wear at head, 12mo in 6s (13.1 x 7.4 cm)
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1735 Red Ruled KJ Bible OT Genesis – Esther John Baskett London Octavo
$499.991735 Red Ruled KJ Bible OT Gen – Esther , John Baskett London
A scarce 1735 Bible printed by John Baskett in London.
Size: Approx. 6 3/8 inches tall, approx. 4 inches wide, and approx. 1 inch deep.
In good condition. Spine restored, leather boards corners scuffed and leather worn. Binding tight, text clear and readable. Please see all photos for condition.
1735 Red Ruled KJ Bible OT Genesis – Esther John Baskett London Octavo
$499.99
1735 Red Ruled KJ Bible OT Gen – Esther , John Baskett London
A scarce 1735 Bible printed by John Baskett in London.
Size: Approx. 6 3/8 inches tall, approx. 4 inches wide, and approx. 1 inch deep.
In good condition. Spine restored, leather boards corners scuffed and leather worn. Binding tight, text clear and readable. Please see all photos for condition.
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1758 Pocket KJ OT Scottish Herringbone Bible Published by Alexander Kincaid
$499.99The 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
A scarce, English printed Scottish Bible. Measures 5.5″ x 3″ x 1.25″.
1758 Pocket KJ OT Scottish Herringbone Bible Published by Alexander Kincaid
$499.99
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
A scarce, English printed Scottish Bible. Measures 5.5″ x 3″ x 1.25″.
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1742 NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE Oxford Printed by JOHN BASKETT Clasps
$299.99[BIBLE – N.T., English]
The New Testament of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ..
Oxford. Printed by John Baskett, 1742.
8vo. Unpaginated. Contemporary blind-tooled sheep, metal clasps. Rubbed and marked, joints split, clasps perished. Without pastedowns, margins of final gathering chipped and browned.
Cf. ESTC N472676.
1742 NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE Oxford Printed by JOHN BASKETT Clasps
$299.99
[BIBLE – N.T., English]
The New Testament of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ..
Oxford. Printed by John Baskett, 1742.
8vo. Unpaginated. Contemporary blind-tooled sheep, metal clasps. Rubbed and marked, joints split, clasps perished. Without pastedowns, margins of final gathering chipped and browned.
Cf. ESTC N472676.
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1765 Quarto Book Of Common Prayer Printed by MARK BASKETT, Oxford
$299.99Contains: Book of Common Prayer, & Administration of the Sacraments & other Rites & Ceremonies of the Church
Dimensions: Approx. 7 3/4 inches in length x approx. 5 inches in width x approx. 1 1/2 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 4.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Very Good
Publisher: Mark Baskett
Date Published: 1765
Size: Quarto
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1765 Quarto Book Of Common Prayer Printed by MARK BASKETT, Oxford
$299.99
Contains: Book of Common Prayer, & Administration of the Sacraments & other Rites & Ceremonies of the Church
Dimensions: Approx. 7 3/4 inches in length x approx. 5 inches in width x approx. 1 1/2 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 4.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Very Good
Publisher: Mark Baskett
Date Published: 1765
Size: Quarto
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1772 Octavo Book Of Common Prayer Printed by T. Wright & W. Gill, Oxford *Binding
$249.99Contains: Book of Common Prayer, & Administration of the Sacraments & other Rites & Ceremonies of the Church
Dimensions: Approx. 6 inches in length x approx. 4 inches in width x approx. 1 3/8 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 3.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Very Good
Publisher: T Wright & W Gill
Date Published: 1772
Size: Octavo
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1772 Octavo Book Of Common Prayer Printed by T. Wright & W. Gill, Oxford *Binding
$249.99
Contains: Book of Common Prayer, & Administration of the Sacraments & other Rites & Ceremonies of the Church
Dimensions: Approx. 6 inches in length x approx. 4 inches in width x approx. 1 3/8 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 3.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Very Good
Publisher: T Wright & W Gill
Date Published: 1772
Size: Octavo
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1781 & 1782 Octavo Book Of Common Prayer & Psalms Printed by W. Jackson and and A. Hamilton , Oxford
$199.99Contains: A Companion to the Altar; Prayers and Meditations; one page being a list :Books lately printed for T. Beecroft, at No. 23 Paternoster Row.
Dimensions: Approx. 3 3/4 inches x approx. 6 inches x approx. 1 3/8 inch thick.
Shipping Weight: Approx.4.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: W. Jackson and A. Hamilton
Date Published: 1771 -1782
Size: Octavo
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1781 & 1782 Octavo Book Of Common Prayer & Psalms Printed by W. Jackson and and A. Hamilton , Oxford
$199.99
Contains: A Companion to the Altar; Prayers and Meditations; one page being a list :Books lately printed for T. Beecroft, at No. 23 Paternoster Row.
Dimensions: Approx. 3 3/4 inches x approx. 6 inches x approx. 1 3/8 inch thick.
Shipping Weight: Approx.4.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: W. Jackson and A. Hamilton
Date Published: 1771 -1782
Size: Octavo
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Founded 1698, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge BIBLE OT/NT undated
An Undated Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge BIBLE
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) is a UK-based Christian charity. Founded in 1698 by Thomas Bray, it has worked for over 300 years to increase awareness of the Christian faith in the UK and across the world.
Oxford University Press has a rich history which can be traced back to the earliest days of printing. The first book was printed in Oxford in 1478, just two years after Caxton set up the first printing press in England. The University was involved with several printers in Oxford over the next century.
Dimensions: Approx. 11 1/4 inches in length x 9 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 8.3 pounds.
Title: Holy Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Fair
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: Undated
Size: Folio
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Founded 1698, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge BIBLE OT/NT undated
$59.99
An Undated Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge BIBLE
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) is a UK-based Christian charity. Founded in 1698 by Thomas Bray, it has worked for over 300 years to increase awareness of the Christian faith in the UK and across the world.
Oxford University Press has a rich history which can be traced back to the earliest days of printing. The first book was printed in Oxford in 1478, just two years after Caxton set up the first printing press in England. The University was involved with several printers in Oxford over the next century.
Dimensions: Approx. 11 1/4 inches in length x 9 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 8.3 pounds.
Title: Holy Bible
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Fair
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: Undated
Size: Folio
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