Shelfmark
Gf.2.06
Main entry--uniform title
Bible. Authorised. English 1611
Title
The holy bible, conteyning the Old Testament, and the New : newly translated out of the originall tongues: & with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his maiesties speciall comandement. Appointed to be read in churches.
Varying form of title
Nevve Testament of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ
Varying form of title
Newe Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Publication, distribution, etc.
Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie, 1611.
Physical description
[1464 ]p. : ill. (tables) ; 12cm. (Fo.)
Note
The Authorised version.
Note
Woodcut headpieces and initial capitals.
Note
With the Apocrypha.
Note
The title page is engraved and signed "C. Boel fecit in Richmont". Variant 1: lacks engraved general title page, has instead a letterpress title page with the same woodcut border used for the New Testament title page. The words "Appointed to be read in churches" are hand stamped on the letterpress title pages. Variant 2: this phrase is omitted. This copy lacks the title-page, a facsimile title-page [from the NLS copy] has been supplied in its place. The title-page of the New Testament has been returned to its place from the beginning of the text by George Bayntun booksellers, where it had been used to replace the title-page.
Note
Signatures: A6 B2 C6 D4; A-4Z6 5A-5C6; 2A-2Z6 22A6.
Note
Calendar printed in red and black.
Note
"The Nevve Testament of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ" has separate dated title page and register.
Note
In this edition Ruth III, 15 has: he went (Bb2r).
Note
Issued with "The genealogies recorded in the Sacred Scriptures" by John Speed.
Citation/references note
STC (2nd ed.), 2216; ESTC S122347; Darlow & Moule (Rev. 1968), 309; Pforzheimer, 61
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1977. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640; 1439:1).
Provenance
On verso of New Testament, ms. records of the Guest family of Bath, dated between 1760 and 1768.
Provenance
Once owned by Brislington College, Bristol.
Provenance
Given to Eton College Library by Robert Lloyd-George in 2011.
Binding
Mid-19th century brown calf; blind roll border and panel; five raised bands; marbled endleaves; plain edges; in box.
Copy-specific note
Lacking two leaves of text A2 and Oooo1 and the double-page map, replaced with facsimiles [from NLS copy] and tipped in by George Baytun booksellers.
Copy-specific note
Some ms. notes in margin.
Added entry--name
Barker, Robert, ? - -1645 printer.
Added entry--name
Bol, Cornelius, fl. 1608 - 1614 engraver.
Added entry--name
Guest, Seaton, b. 1768 - ? associated name.
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Guest, Mary-Anne, b. 1767 - ? associated name.
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Guest, Thomas associated name.
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Guest, Charlotte, b. 1764 - ? associated name.
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Guest, Thomas associated name.
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Guest, Jane Mary, b. 1761 - ? associated name.
Added entry--name
Guest, Thomas associated name.
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Guest, Mary associated name.
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Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B25960