Ky.7.04
Bible N.T English.
The new testament of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ : to which are added various readings, references to parallel passages, and explanatory notes / with maps illustrative of the sacred text.
London : I. J. Chidley, 1841.
628 p. : ill., maps ; 10 cm.
Previously owned by Elizabeth Barrett-Browning (1806-1861). Presentation inscription on front endpaper: "For my beloved Ba from her affectionately attached [...]. London Feb 5th. 1842".
Ms. annotation, presumably in Elizabeth Barrett-Browning's hand, noting the chronological order of the books of the bible.
Inscribed by Robert Browning (1812-1889) on front endpapers: "[Greek stanza], RB. [...], Sept. 6. '68. (Her birthday, I just discover, was on the 6th of March - in what year, I am ignorant still. Aug. 10. '85. RB) and ""Thus I believe, thus I affirm, thus I am certain it is, and that from this life I shall pass to another better, there, where that lady lives, of whom my soul was enamoured" July 31. 1862. RB.".
Photograph of Elizabeth Barrett-Browning pasted to front endpaper, possibly by Robert Browning after her death.
Bequeathed by Vincent Baddeley.
Black morocco with lettering stamped in gold on spine ; gilt edges.
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806 - 1861 former owner.
Browning, Robert, 1812 - 1889 former owner.
Baddeley, Vincent donor.
Chidley, John, active 1830-1840 - ? publisher.
England London.
B37907