BIBLE, English. The Holy Bible. Oxford: Printed at the University Press, 1935.
PROPERTY FORMERLY FROM THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L.B. TOBIN, SOLD TO BENEFIT THE TOBIN ENDOWMENT
BIBLE, English. The Holy Bible. Oxford: Printed at the University Press, 1935.

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BIBLE, English. The Holy Bible. Oxford: Printed at the University Press, 1935.

2 volumes in one, 2o (444 x 311 mm). Half-title. (Second half-title and title removed.) Red morocco gilt, covers with central ornament of an eagle surmounting a sphere, ruled in gilt and in blind, spine gilt lettered, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, by Roger Powell, stamp signed on rear turn-in dated 1964 (few insignificant pale stains); original wooden box.

FINE COPY of what is said to be "the finest Lectern Bible ever produced in English" (Herbert). The book was designed by Bruce Rogers. Herbert 2249.

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