![BIBLE, English. [The Holy Byble, conteyning the Olde Testament asnd the Newe]. [London: Richard Jugge, 1574]. 5 parts in one volume, 2° (349 x 235mm). Title of New Testament within a large woodcut border, 2 woodcut maps and 18 illustrations, one full-page, in the text. (Lacks title and 7 preliminary leaves, lacks also the double-page woodcut of the Tabernacle and the double-page map, numerous defects and repairs, especially at the beginning, mostly resulting in slight loss of text, slight worming in inner margins occasionally touches text, some staining and discolouration). 19th-century calf. (Worn, both covers detached). Provenance: Thomas Yorke (contemporary signature on verso of B3); John Ratfourth (signature, dated 1606, on recto of 4I7 and elsewhere); Trinity College, Cambridge, bequeathed by A. G. W. Murray (cancelled library label). STC 2109 (this copy lacking the Book of Common Prayer); Herbert 137.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2002/CSK/2002_CSK_09405_0151_000(044855).jpg?w=1)
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BIBLE, English. [The Holy Byble, conteyning the Olde Testament asnd the Newe]. [London: Richard Jugge, 1574]. 5 parts in one volume, 2° (349 x 235mm). Title of New Testament within a large woodcut border, 2 woodcut maps and 18 illustrations, one full-page, in the text. (Lacks title and 7 preliminary leaves, lacks also the double-page woodcut of the Tabernacle and the double-page map, numerous defects and repairs, especially at the beginning, mostly resulting in slight loss of text, slight worming in inner margins occasionally touches text, some staining and discolouration). 19th-century calf. (Worn, both covers detached). Provenance: Thomas Yorke (contemporary signature on verso of B3); John Ratfourth (signature, dated 1606, on recto of 4I7 and elsewhere); Trinity College, Cambridge, bequeathed by A. G. W. Murray (cancelled library label). STC 2109 (this copy lacking the Book of Common Prayer); Herbert 137.
The third folio edition of the Bishop's Bible. Bound in at the end is John Marbeck's The lyves of holy Sainctes (London, 1574, STC 17304, defective): together 2 works in one volume, 19th century calf. (Worn and broken, both covers detached). Sold not subject to return.
The third folio edition of the Bishop's Bible. Bound in at the end is John Marbeck's The lyves of holy Sainctes (London, 1574, STC 17304, defective): together 2 works in one volume, 19th century calf. (Worn and broken, both covers detached). Sold not subject to return.
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