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Bible in English [King James Version, Quarto "She"]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues. London: Robert Barker, 1613
- ink,paper,leather
4to (8 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.; 213 x 159 mm). Roman type, text in double columns, 57 lines to the full column, within ruled borders, enclosed inner and outer margins for printed side-notes, general and New Testament titles in heart-shaped centers within the same woodcut border, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces; lacking Aaa1,8, moderate browning and staining, most pronounced in first two quires of OT, and in NT, expert repairs to tears on both titles, a few short tears slightly affecting text (most repaired), hole on Bb6 costing a word or two. Bound with: Speed's Genealogies (imperfect, but has the map of Canaan). Nineteenth-century divinity calf, marbled endpapers, edges stained red; covers scuffed, upper joint dry and cracking, upper hinge cracked.
Provenance
Records of the Fox family, (1790–1925, with Quaker numeric dating system)
Literature
STC 2228; ESTC S116976; Herbert 324
Condition
4to (8 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.; 213 x 159 mm). Roman type, text in double columns, 57 lines to the full column, within ruled borders, enclosed inner and outer margins for printed side-notes, general and New Testament titles in heart-shaped centers within the same woodcut border, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces; lacking Aaa1,8, moderate browning and staining, most pronounced in first two quires of OT, and in NT, expert repairs to tears on both titles, a few short tears slightly affecting text (most repaired), hole on Bb6 costing a word or two. Bound with: Speed's Genealogies (imperfect, but has the map of Canaan). Nineteenth-century divinity calf, marbled endpapers, edges stained red; covers scuffed, upper joint dry and cracking, upper hinge 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
In this edition, Genesis 1:11 has "bring forth" and Ruth 3:15 "she went."