Vintage collectible edition,

THE HOLY BIBLE.

Authorised King James Version.

Containing the Old and New Testaments. Translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty’s Special Command.

Appointed to be read in Churches.

Centre References.

Self pronouncing.

8 Coloured maps with gazetteer.

Red straight-edged Morocco binding (Goatskin).

Gold roll inside cover.

23 carat gold edges.

Cameo print on India paper.

Printed at the Cambridge University Press, London. No printed year, however Brooke Crutchley is named as University Printer, his tenure ran between 1946-1974.

The book measures 13cm x 18cm.

Condition:

There are various signs of age, use and wear. The red leather cover is in good condition, very little signs of rubbing along edges. Gilt line along edge, a little worn in parts but generally remains bright. Bright gilt title on spine. Joints holding firm, no splitting. Red end pages and paste downs in good condition. Joints holding well with no splitting. Attractive gold roll along outer edge in good condition. Blank end pages yellowed slightly with age. No previous owner inscriptions, notes, highlighting or underlining. A few pages have clear evidence of contents being used, creasing in parts throughout, a few corner folds, some thumb creasing from being flicked through. Overall majority of contents little used, but the used parts are noticeable. Gilt page edges are a little scuffed/scratched/dulled from use. One red ribbon page marker present, clearly faded with age. Original box included, remains functional however is faded/scuffed/marked.

Over the book remains in generally good reading condition, with noticeable signs of use and wear. A scarce edition, uncommon Red Morocco binding, with lovely gilt roll edging.

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