BIBLE, English. The Holy Bible, containign [sic] the Old Testament, and the New. Newly translated ... and revised by his Maiesties speciall Commandement. London: Robert Barker, 1613.

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BIBLE, English. The Holy Bible, containign [sic] the Old Testament, and the New. Newly translated ... and revised by his Maiesties speciall Commandement. London: Robert Barker, 1613.

Two parts in one volume, 2° (405 x 265mm.). Black letter, double column, variant leaf of A4 bound in. Titles within engraved border representing the 12 Tribes and Apostles, Genealogies with woodcut illustrations (lower margin of B2 torn away just affecting text), and folding engraved map with shaded sea, bound before Genesis. Small rusthole in FF6 touching a few letters, tear in FFF3 and UUU3 torn and repaired, upper margin of second title repaired, a few other marginal repairs, final leaf with small rustholes and tears repaired, a few leaves slightly soiled.) 18th-century calf, covers with gilt roll-tool borders, rebacked with original gilt spine laid down, slightly rubbed, g.e. Provenance: Charles E.H. Chadwyck Healey (bookplate).

King James Bible. DMH 322; STC 2226.

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