1- The Book of Common prayer. L, C Bill & executrix of Thomas Newcomb, 1711 (Title page torn, no loss). PP: 79 +1; Bound with: The Holy Bible, Old Testament and the New. No publisher, 1708. PP: Engraved title page plus a printed one, (12 leaves), A-I6; New Testament Title page, 1707. PP: a-x4; Bound with: The whole book of Psalmes. Company of Stationers, 1702. PP: A-H. With two folding Maps plus numerous engraved Plates. Folio (38.5 x 25 cm). Cont. full revered calf, upper cover detached; 2- The Holy Bible, the Old and New Testaments, with notes and practical reflections by John Heries, & others. London, J Fielding, 1781-1785. (Lacks the general title page, the Introduction dated 1781 & the title page for the New Testament present & dated 1785). PP: Loose, frayed & torn page of the Introduction, followed by the start of the Old Testament, B-Yyy2, (iv), 4A-7C2+2 leaves of Subscribers List (A-Y) Only? The last page torn, without loss. With numerous engraved maps and plates. Folio (39 x 25 cm). Lacks the binding; 3- The Christian's complete Family Bible, or universal library of divine knowledge. Liverpool, J Nuttall, 1803-1804. With maps & plates. Cont. full reverse calf, rubbed and hinges cracked. (3)
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Auction: Books, Manuscripts and Maps, ending 27th Apr, 2025
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