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1750 The Holy Bible Thomas Baskett Edition Fine Antiquarian Gilt Leather Binding
REF: ES1924-NL22 / LA396610
£775
€904
$1,042
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Description
The Holy Bible
Containing The Old Testament & The New
Printed by Thomas Baskett, Oxon 1750
Volume One Only
Volume 1 of a two volume set & bound in a high quality 18th century full leather binding with gilt decorated boards, marbled endpapers, page edges gilt, 87 full page engravings, the volume ends with the complete psalms but only 23 pages of proverbs to rear [see image].
The book measures approx 9 x 6 inches
Excellent example of fine early bookbinding and with numerous engravings throughout
measurements
Height:
9 in
Width:
6 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1750 The Holy Bible Thomas Baskett Edition Fine Antiquarian Gilt Leather Binding (LA396610) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1750
condition
Few scuffs & minor rubbing to leather cover with most scuffs on rear board, corners bumped, usual age toning to pages, endpapers marked, very odd spot of light foxing.
Overall a very good plus copy with boards well attached & majority of pages clean.
additional info
Category:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1750
location
This 1750 The Holy Bible Thomas Baskett Edition Fine Antiquarian Gilt Leather Binding is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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