Shelfmark
Ft.2.12
Main entry--uniform title
Bible. English. Authorized. 1746.
Title
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. By His Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Oxford : Printed by Thomas Baskett, printer to the University., MDCCXLVI. [1746]
Physical description
[792] p. ; 26 cm. (4to)
Note
Titles within double ruled borders; double columns; engraved initials and head-pieces.
Note
The N.T. titlepage is dated 1745.
Note
The three parts and the index are separately signed.
Note
Signatures: A-Tt⁸ Uu⁴; A-K⁸; A-N⁸ O⁴; A-E⁴.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T90396
Citation/references note
Herbert, A.S. Engl. Bible, 1073.
Provenance
Booklabel of Joseph Frederick Burrell, recording donation to Eton College in 1983.
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Ivor A. B. Ferguson.
Provenance
Pencil initials on t.p.: I.A.B.
Binding
19th century straight-grained black goatskin; gold-tooled covers with Greek key outer border and arabesque centre panel; blind-tooled inner palmette border; gold-tooled spine; green endleaves; gilt edges.
Subject
Bible. N.T. Gospels Harmonies, English.
Added entry--name
Baskett, Thomas, ? - 1761 printer.
Added entry--name
Burrell, Joseph Frederick, 1909 - 1983 former owner.
Added entry--title
Bible. Apocrypha. English. Authorized. 1746.
Added Entry-Uncontrolled Related/Analytical Title
The New Testament of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Added entry--place
England Oxford.
Identifier
B41226