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BIBLE, English. [The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Originall Tongues: & with the former Translations diligently compared and revised by His Maiesties Speciall Commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches]. London: Robert Barker, 1617. New Testament title in elaborate woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 231, lacks Old Testament title A1), Speed's genealogies (without the map, A1 and C1), calendar and almanac printed in red and black, numerous woodcut head- and tailpieces and historiated and ornamental initials, text in double columns within woodcut rules, gothic and roman letter (marginal chipping and soiling to first few leaves, some occasional light browning, small hole in 3L2, 3Q5 and 4P5, minor marginal wear to last few leaves). Contemporary reverse calf, ends of joints starting, light wear to spine ends and edges. Provenance: Peyton family (17th-century genealogy on preliminary blank). Third distinct folio edition of the King James Bible. STC 2245; Herbert 353.