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Doves Press.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The English Bible Containing the Old Testament & The New Translated out of the Original Tongues by Special Command of His Majesty King James the First... The Doves Press, 1903-1905
- PAPER
folio, 5 volumes in 3, limited to 502 copies of which this is one of 500 copies on paper, numerous initials printed in red, contemporary full decorative morocco gilt with gilt doublures and woven clasps, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, lacking some blanks (final 2 blanks in vol I, first 2 blanks in vol III, first 6 blanks in vol IV and final 2 blanks in vol V), occasional spotting, some fading to spines and other minor soiling, some offsetting
Literature
Herbert 2139; Tidcombe DP6
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Noted by Herbert as being 'regarded as the most beautifully printed Bible of the century'.