The Holy Bible

£1,750 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

in the original clasped calf binding A well-preserved 'Pearl Bible', so-called for its small size which made ideal for carrying in one's pocket, dating to the interregnum. A pleasant example in the original clasped calfskin binding. The engraved general title depicts Moses and David and the Evangelists, and omits the usual words of the King James Version 'by His Majesty's special command'. 24mo (11.5 x 6 cm); engraved title-page, ownership inscriptions in pen to front free endpapers, a little toned; contemporary calf, covers tooled in blind with initials 'H L', lower original clasp with scallop-shell terminal present, upper clasp missing, gilt floral cornerpieces faded, all edges gilt, rubbed with slight loss, very good. ESTC R14315; Herbert 653; DM 496.

• Binding: Hardcover

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