Description: Biblia, or a Practical Summary of ye Old & New TestamentsLondon: R. Wilkin, 1728 [really 1727] engraved frontispiece (small scratch with minor loss towards centre left),title with similar very small scratch, with date altered to 1728 in ink red-ruled throughout, 14 (of 16) engraved plates, lacking few pages original gilt-decorated red morocco, with original brass clasp, lightly rubbed with two outer corners showing64mo: 1 1/8 by 1 5/8" (43 x 30 x 15 mm)Provenance: Ralph Ewart Ford (1897-1974), precision engineer and founder of Fords (Finsbury) Ltd. In Bedford.A member of the Bibliographical Society, he formed one of the largest collections of English Bibles in England. During the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, a selection of the rarest and most important early English Bibles from Ralph Ford’s collection went on display in a touring exhibition across England, including the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey.ESTC N64949 & T67305; Adomeit Thumb Bibles B16; Opie L25.The earliest of the English miniature bibles for children.text in English==============================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 785 USD
Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-03T23:35:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Topic: Bible
Binding: Leather
Subject: Illustrated
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1727
