Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible 1525-1961

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Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible 1525-1961

Name: Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible 1525-1961
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Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible 1525-1961, A. S. Herbert — 1st Edition

Publication: London and New York, The British and Foreign Bible Society and The American Bible Society, 1968

Formatting: 4to, pp. xxxi, 549.

Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in the publisher's original navy blue cloth with a contrasting red spine label and gilt tooling to the front board. The binding remains tight, square, and structurally sound, exhibiting only minor shelf-wear and light superficial rubbing to the extremities, currently protected by a clear bespoke sleeve. The gilt detailing remains suitably bright and largely unoxidised. The top edge of the text block is slightly dust-dulled, whilst the fore and bottom edges are crisp. Internally, the pages are uniformly clean, bright, and free from any notable foxing, extraneous markings, or blemishes, culminating in an excellent and highly serviceable reference copy.

Catalogue Note: This is A. S. Herbert’s much-anticipated and comprehensive revision of T. H. Darlow and H. F. Moule’s monumental 1903 work. Recognised universally as the definitive bibliographical reference for English Bibles, this updated text greatly expanded the scope of the original by locating notable copies in institutional libraries far beyond the British and Foreign Bible Society's own collections.

Uncommon on the open market in such well-preserved condition, this reference work remains an indispensable tool for specialist collectors, institutional cataloguers, and scholars of printing history and theology.

An essential cornerstone for any serious collector or scholar of biblical history, this masterly catalogue details over four centuries of the printed English Bible. From the perilous early translations of the sixteenth century to modern authorised texts, Herbert's meticulous bibliography provides unparalleled insight into the physical and historical evolution of one of the world's most influential and widely printed books.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: A. S. Herbert

Book Publisher: The British and Foreign Bible Society

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 549

Book Publication Year: 1968

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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