[Bible, in English]. The Booke of Common Prayer, with the Psalter or Psalmes of David: of that translation which is appointed to be used in churches. [With:] The Bible, that is The holy Scriptures contained in the Old & New Testament. [With:] The Whole Booke of Psalms. London: Robert Barker, 1607.

3 parts in one, folio (318 x 216 mm). Double-column text, ruled in red throughout. Engraved titles for the first two works, engraved double-page map ("A Description of Canaan") by John Speed (small repair near gutter, reinserted on stub), woodcut headpiece and small ornament on New Testament title-page with continuous register but separate foliation, full-page woodcut of Adam and Eve in Eden facing Genesis, 31 woodcut text illustrations, diagrams, and maps, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces. (First title heavily remargined with losses to border, some marginal repairs to first few leaves, quire 3E1 with marginal repairs, K5-K6 and L1 also with marginal repairs, soiling and toning throughout.) Contemporary paneled calf, brass bosses and clasps engraved with a floral design (rebacked, endpapers renewed).

Reprint of the Geneva version of the Old Testament, first issued in 1560, translated by William Whittingham, Anthony Gilby, Thomas Sampson, and perhaps others, with Laurence Tomson's revision of the Geneva version of the New Testament and his translation of Franciscus Junius' translation of Revelation. Interestingly, the Geneva Bible is also referred to as the "Breeches Bible," named for its unique translation of Genesis 3:7, which states that Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together to make "breeches" instead of aprons. The Booke of Common Prayer is bound before the Bible. ESTC S122320; Herbert 289; STC 2199.

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The Library of Stephen J. Farber

[Bible, in English]. The Booke of Common Prayer, with the Psalter or Psalmes of David: of that translation which is appointed to be used in churches. [With:] The Bible, that is The holy Scriptures contained in the Old & New Testament. [With:] The Whole Booke of Psalms. London: Robert Barker, 1607.

The Library of Stephen J. Farber

[Bible, in English]. The Booke of Common Prayer, with the Psalter or Psalmes of David: of that translation which is appointed to be used in churches. [With:] The Bible, that is The holy Scriptures contained in the Old & New Testament. [With:] The Whole Booke of Psalms. London: Robert Barker, 1607.

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