30th Jan, 2025 12:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A James I 'Breeches' Bible. Printed by Robert Barker, London 1607. Old and New Testaments with engraved title pages. 2pp 'To the Christian Reader'. T Grashop, Colophon at end of Apocrypha and New Testament. Old Testament title stuck down and following pages, later leather bound (220 x 160mm) Binding loose and worn, edges scuffed etc. Sold as found
Sold for £520
Estimated at £200 - £300
A James I 'Breeches' Bible. Printed by Robert Barker, London 1607. Old and New Testaments with engraved title pages. 2pp 'To the Christian Reader'. T Grashop, Colophon at end of Apocrypha and New Testament. Old Testament title stuck down and following pages, later leather bound (220 x 160mm) Binding loose and worn, edges scuffed etc. Sold as found
Few tears to outer cover and worn. Cover spine detached from book.
Discolouration to pages.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 30th Jan, 2025
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