_____________________ Handsomely bound, first edition of Bates' version of the King James Bible, arranged to be read in a more narrative, literary fashion. With 2 double page colour maps to rear, showing Syria and Palestine and the Mediterranean Basin. With an introduction by Lawrence Binyon Half leather with raised bands and gilt decoration to spine. All edges gilt. Marbled end-papers. 8vo. [xxxi] 1237pp. Some mild rubbing to edges. Previous owner's inscription to fly leaf. Contents clean and tight. Very good. _____________________