This is the Great Bible version, printed in Rouen by Edward Whitchurch, successor to the great, Richard Pynson. According to a note by Francis Fry, this edition ‘is said to have been
printed for circulation in Ireland.’ Collates [6], lxxxviii; cxxxii; cl; lxxxviii; cxi leaves. Complete with the exception of a single Apocryphal leaf only. All five title pages are present. General title, three further titles in the Old Testament for the second, third and fourth parts & New Testament title page all present. Occasional small paper flaws, small tears or insignificant marginal losses else a very nice, crisp and solid copy. Final half dozen leaves of New Testament with paper losses across the lower outer corner expertly repaired. Some very early MS notations to the blank leaves at the end of various sections. Overall a very good copy, rarely seen with all titles present. Bound in an early C18th full leather binding. Rebacked with the gilt spine leather re-laid.
Notation to the front blank leaf ‘Brought from Helmingham, new bound 1745’. Gilt border to the boards. New marbled endpapers. Light rubbing else a very attractive period binding.
Contained in a bespoke clamshell book box. Label. Quarto [9.00’’ tall x 6.50’’ wide x 2.50’’ thick]. ESTC ref 006173435. Darlow & Moule 85. STC 2081.
Tyndale’s NT in the Great Bible, 1550 with all 5 title pages and C18th binding.
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[Great Bible] The Bible In Englishe, that Is to saye. The content of al the holy scripture, both of the olde, and nevve Testament, accordinge to the translacion that is appointed to be rede in the Churches. Prynted by Edvvard vvhytchurche. Cum priuilegio ad iprimendum solum, M.D.L. [1550]
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