English. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New, titles within woodcut typographical borders, lacking T12, first title stained, closely trimmed at head, affecting a few headlines, [Wing B2236; Herbert 634], for Giles Calvert 1653 bound with Downame (John) A Brief Concordance..., [Wing D2069], by James Felsher for Nicolas Bourn, 1659, some spotting, a few small stains, antique style calf, 12mo *** Rare octavo edition (ESTC lists only six copies (4 UK and 2 US)). It is known as the 'Quakers' Bible' as Calvert printed for many members of the Society of Friends. On the accession of Oliver Cromwell Calvert, along with Henry Hills and Thomas Brewster, was appointed official printer to the Council State.
English. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New, titles within woodcut typographical borders, lacking T12, first title stained, closely trimmed at head, affecting a few headlines, [Wing B2236; Herbert 634], for Giles Calvert 1653 bound with Downame (John) A Brief Concordance..., [Wing D2069], by James Felsher for Nicolas Bourn, 1659, some spotting, a few small stains, antique style calf, 12mo *** Rare octavo edition (ESTC lists only six copies (4 UK and 2 US)). It is known as the 'Quakers' Bible' as Calvert printed for many members of the Society of Friends. On the accession of Oliver Cromwell Calvert, along with Henry Hills and Thomas Brewster, was appointed official printer to the Council State.
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