拍品 401
  • 401

BIBLE, NEW TESTAMENT, ENGLISH. 1582

估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述

  • The New Testament of Jesus Christ, translated faithfully into English, out of the authentical Latin [by Gregory Martin under the supervision of William Allen, later Cardinal Allen, and of Richard Bristow], according to the best corrected copies of the same. Reims: Jean Fogny, 1582
  • paper
4to, woodcut border on title-page, initials, head- and tail-pieces, old vellum, red edges, title-page repaired, some light browning, binding soiled

來源

The Library of the earls of Macclesfield, armorial bookplate, sale at Sotheby's, Part Seven, 11 April 2006, lot 2323

出版

STC 2884; DMH 177; Allison & Rogers 173

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."

拍品資料及來源

FIRST EDITION OF THE DOUAI OR CATHOLIC VERSION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT IN ENGLISH. It exerted a considerable influence on the King James Bible of 1611, "transmitting to it not only an extensive vocabulary, but also numerous distinctive phrases and turns of expression" (DMH).