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Bible in English. New Testament & Metrical Psalms
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. London: Imprinted ... by Robert Barker ... and by the Assigns of John Bill, 1640
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12mo (4 1/4 x 2 in.; 108 x 51 mm). Title within woodcut border; fore-edge shaved just entering border frame.
Bound with: The Whole Booke of Psalmes, collected into English meter by Thomas Sternhold [et al.]. London: Imprinted by M.F. for the Company of Stationers, 1641
Decorative woodcut title border, printed music. Contemporary English needlework binding, sides and back decorated with a floral pattern worked in colored silks, gilt wire and sequins, gilt-, gauffered- and painted-edges, remains of tan silk ties, in a red cloth drop-box; corners and edges worn.
Bound with: The Whole Booke of Psalmes, collected into English meter by Thomas Sternhold [et al.]. London: Imprinted by M.F. for the Company of Stationers, 1641
Decorative woodcut title border, printed music. Contemporary English needlework binding, sides and back decorated with a floral pattern worked in colored silks, gilt wire and sequins, gilt-, gauffered- and painted-edges, remains of tan silk ties, in a red cloth drop-box; corners and edges worn.
Provenance
acquisition: Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 2956; Wing B2385; ESTC S124409 (Psalter not in ESTC where Wing B2385 refers to a 1682 edition); Darlow-Moule-Herbert 550 (NT)
Condition
see catalogue
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A lovely embroidered binding.