Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible, J. R. Dore

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Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible, J. R. Dore

Name: Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible, J. R. Dore
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Old Bibles: An Account of the Early Versions of the English Bible, J. R. Dore — 2nd Edition

Publication: London, Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1888

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xvi, 395, [17].

Condition Report: Fair. The publisher's original vellum-backed blue cloth binding exhibits considerable age and handling wear. The spine itself has heavily sunned and darkened to a deep brown, suffering from extensive splitting along both external joints and noticeable fraying and material loss at the head and tail. While the external hinges are compromised, the blue cloth boards remain firmly attached and relatively sturdy, displaying moderate scuffing and edge wear. Internally, the volume has survived in much better state; the text block remains square and tight, distinguished by its original red-dyed page edges. The pages are remarkably clean and bright throughout, with only occasional mild foxing largely confined to the preliminary leaves and endpapers. Despite the external deterioration to the spine covering, it remains a fully intact and usable reference copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the expanded Second Edition, notable for including the preface to the 1611 version, which was added at the specific request of the late Right Rev. Christopher Wordsworth, Lord Bishop of Lincoln.

The volume is illustrated with seventeen facsimile plates at the rear (including one folding plate) that reproduce the title pages of several significant early Bibles, making it a highly practical identification tool.

While copies of the 1888 edition occasionally appear on the open market, they are frequently found heavily worn or rebound. This copy remains in its original, albeit well-worn, publisher's binding, retaining its internal structural integrity and original red-dyed text block edges.

J. R. Dore’s Old Bibles offers a deeply researched and engaging historical account of the early versions of the English Bible. Charting the complex evolution of biblical translation, from Tyndale's pioneering efforts through the Marian exile and up to the monumental King James Version of 1611, Dore provides both historical context and technical bibliographic details. Accompanied by facsimile title pages, this work serves as an indispensable reference guide for theologians, historians, and antiquarian book collectors seeking to trace the intricate lineage of English scripture.

Book Condition: Fair

Book Authors: J. R. Dore

Book Publisher: Eyre and Spottiswoode

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 395

Book Publication Year: 1888

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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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