Title: Fragment of approx. 143 leaves from the "Great Bible" of 1540 Author: Place: [London] Publisher: [Thomas Petyt & Robert Redman for Thomas Berthelet] Date: [1540] Description: Printed in two columns, black letter. 31.2x21.5 cm (12¼x8½"), disbound. The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale. This 1540 version is a slightly reduced reprint of the 1539 first edition. Herbert 52. Lot Amendments Condition: Some edge wear, occasional soiling, a leaf or two torn; very good. Item number: 256314
Title: Fragment of approx. 143 leaves from the "Great Bible" of 1540 Author: Place: [London] Publisher: [Thomas Petyt & Robert Redman for Thomas Berthelet] Date: [1540] Description: Printed in two columns, black letter. 31.2x21.5 cm (12¼x8½"), disbound. The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale. This 1540 version is a slightly reduced reprint of the 1539 first edition. Herbert 52. Lot Amendments Condition: Some edge wear, occasional soiling, a leaf or two torn; very good. Item number: 256314
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