Title: The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New; Bound With; The Whole Book of Psalms Collected into English Meter, 1676/1677. Contemporary Binding with a Curious Spine and Silver Clasp, Red Ruling and Early Women Ownership Inscriptions
Author: Church of England
Publisher: London, Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker; London, Printed for the Company of Stationers
Condition: Good
A late 17th century edition of the Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, being a KJV printed by the Barker Brothers. There are two separate title pages, the first being a decorated, engraved example. Additionally bound is a late 17th century edition of the Book of Common Prayer.
There are several ownership inscriptions, dating back as early as 1732 for one Elizabeth, and one from 1747 for one Liza(?). The last inscription appears to be dated 1822.
This volume most recently belonged to the library collection of Mulberry House, a former rectory of High Ongar church.
This volume is present in what was once a fine, contemporary leather binding, now worn by poor care and preservation, but with the impression of Cambridge panel tooling still present. There is a rather interesting spine reinforcement that appears to be an early repair attempt, and an ill-fitting silver clasp which has visibly pinched the boards. The fore-edge also shows faint signs of gauffering and gilt.
One volume in 32mo (11.7 x 6.2 cm)
This volume is in good shape, with rubbing and wear to the binding, heavier to the edges. There is very little foxing or staining throughout.