1850 Rare Book bound by Bagster - POLYGLOT BIBLE, OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. Clasp.
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Title: The English Version of the Polyglot Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments: With a Copious and Original Selection of References to Parallel and Illustrative Passages, Exhibited in a Manner hitherto Unattempted. Facsimile Large Edition.
Publisher: London: Samuel Bagster and Sons, no date (circa 1850).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 " X 6 ".
Pages: viii, 598, [ii], 188, 4, 36, [ii], 70 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original full embossed black pebbled leather binding, finely bound and signed by Bagster, gilt title on spine, the outer edges protected with large brass corners and with working clasp (hinges fine) under a protective mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, 1877 bookplate on the first endpaper - as shown, 1853 gift note of a previous owner on the first blank - as shown, notes of a previous owner on last blank pages - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the hand-colored maps.
Estimate: (USD 700 - USD 1000)
The book: Attractive and rare Polyglot Bible in a wonderful Bagster binding!