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Bible in English [King James Version]
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments. Edinburgh: James Watson, 1722
- ink,paper,leather
Folio (14 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.; 362 x 235 mm). Roman type, text in double columns, general title in red and black with woodcut royal arms, New Testament title within double-ruled border with woodcut royal arms, continuous register, woodcut factotota; general title age-darkened, frayed and mounted, B1 remargined, text offsetting Rrrr2v and Ssss1r, Uuuuu2 defective with text loss at bottom, lacking Uuuuu3–4 through terminal leaves Xxxxx1,2. Later calf; worn, joints cracked.
Provenance
acquisition: Humber Books, 2007
Literature
ESTC T90370; Herbert 959
Condition
Folio (14 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.; 362 x 235 mm). Roman type, text in double columns, general title in red and black with woodcut royal arms, New Testament title within double-ruled border with woodcut royal arms, continuous register, woodcut factotota; general title age-darkened, frayed and mounted, B1 remargined, text offsetting Rrrr2v and Ssss1r, Uuuuu2 defective with text loss at bottom, lacking Uuuuu3–4 through terminal leaves Xxxxx1,2. Later calf; worn, joints cracked.
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.
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
"The General Assembly of 1717 had instructed the Commission to take steps 'to get printing, vending, and importing of the incorrect copies of the Holy Scriptures stopped and prevented.' This edition is specially commended for its accuracy by Lee (Memorial, pp. 188–191); it contains, however, a misprint in Ps. liii l, on God for no God" (Herbert)