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Bible. English, King James version, "She".
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Originall Tongues... Robert Barker, 1611
folio, first edition, "she" issue, text in double columns, black letter, Calendar printed in red and black, 34 genealogical tables by John Speed, divisional title within engraved compartment, vignettes, woodcut initial capitals, contemporary calf with central panel design in blind, new spine with morocco lettering pieces, marbled endpapers, title-page supplied from a later edition with central letterpress text in pen-facsimile, lacking double-page map of the Holy Land, repairs to margins of A2-C3 together with further repairs with occasional letters supplied in facsimile, some minor worming and soiling, new spine, upper joint splitting at head, loss and other wear to binding
"a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power" (T.B. Macaulay, 1828)
"a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power" (T.B. Macaulay, 1828)
Literature
Herbert 309
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."