Shelfmark
Gf.2.01 - Gf.2.02
Main entry--uniform title
Bible. English. Authorized.
Title
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 Majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in churches..
Publication, distribution, etc.
Oxford : Printed by John Baskett, printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty, for Great Britain; and to the University, MDCCXVII. [1717]
Physical description
2 v. [1298] p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. (engraving) ; 54 cm. (fol.)
Note
Commonly known as the "Vinegar Bible" from the misprint in the headline above Luke XX (leaf ²G6v) which has "vinegar" for "vineyard".
Note
Title page is printed in red and black and includes an engraved view of the Clarendon Building, Oxford (13.5 x 25.9 cm). Gathering [*]² (Proper lessons and Kalendar) is also printed in red and black.
Note
Engraved illustrations of Biblical scenes throughout; engraved initials to headings of each Biblical book.
Note
Printed in two columns; there are no rules between the columns.
Note
Final leaf of the Old Testament (with the Apocrypha) is 4Q3.
Note
Signatures: (*)² *² a-b² c1 A-4P⁶ 4Q⁴ ²A-X⁶ Y⁴.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T89281.
Provenance
Pasted in signature 'George R' with 19th century annotations reading: "The above is the autograph of King George III. This Bible together with a Book of Common Prayer was the property of George III and given by that Sovereign to Provost Barnard- They were purchased by the Rev...Wilder, fellow of Eton, at the late Rev. Barnard's sale in 1841 and presented by him to Eton College Library."
Provenance
Previous shelfmark: E.W.back.
Binding
Early 19th century calf skin binding; gold tooled decorative roll border; gold tooled roll frame and crest stamps on boards; evidence of clasp closure; gold tooled floral and roll decorative spine.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy bound in two volumes with no additional title pages.
Subject
Bible. Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
King George III, 1738 - 1820 former owner.
Added entry--name
Wilder, John, 1801 - 1892 former owner.
Added entry--name
Barnard, Edward, ca. 1763 - 1841 former owner.
Added entry--place
England Oxford.
Identifier
B48930