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Bible in English. New Testament [Tyndale's Version]
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12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- [The Newe Testament of Oure Sauiour Iesus Christe. Faythfully translated oute of the Greke. With the notes and expositions of the darke places therein.] (London: Imprinted by [S. Mierdman for] Rycharde Iugge, dwellinge at the north dore of Paules, at the signe of the Byble), [1553]
- ink,leather,paper
4to (8 5/8 x 6 in.; 222 x 154 mm). 322 (of 332) leaves, lacking ¶1–8, [maltese cross]1, A7, all replaced in artless facsimile (A7 also present in a leaf laid in from a smaller copy). Gothic letter (with roman and italic). 2 woodcut text map, numerous woodcut text illustrations, woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device at end (Rr4v) and at end of Acts (z6v), section-title to the epistles within a four-piece woodcut border; [maltese cross]2 remargined at foot costing a bit of text, tears on Pp2 and Pp8 repaired with cloth tape obscuring some text, final 2 leaves soiled at repaired at inner margin, scattered soiling and staining, a number of short marginal tears. Contemporary blind-ruled calf; front hinge cracked, clasps lost, later broided leather knots and ties added.
Literature
Herbert 104; STC 2869; ESTC S102488
Condition
4to (8 5/8 x 6 in.; 222 x 154 mm). 322 (of 332) leaves, lacking ¶1–8, [maltese cross]1, A7, all replaced in artless facsimile (A7 also present in a leaf laid in from a smaller copy). Gothic letter (with roman and italic). 2 woodcut text map, numerous woodcut text illustrations, woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device at end (Rr4v) and at end of Acts (z6v), section-title to the epistles within a four-piece woodcut border; [maltese cross]2 remargined at foot costing a bit of text, tears on Pp2 and Pp8 repaired with cloth tape obscuring some text, final 2 leaves soiled at repaired at inner margin, scattered soiling and staining, a number of short marginal tears. Contemporary blind-ruled calf; front hinge cracked, clasps lost, later broided leather knots and ties added.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The second quarto edition of Jugge's revision.