Title: The Holy Bible - Presentation copy from the American Committee of Revision Author: Place: Oxford Publisher: University Press Date: 1885 Description: 4 volumes only (of 5), the New Testament volume (published 4 years prior) not present. (8vo) 24.5x16 cm (9¾x6¼") original full black pebbled morocco, presentation in gilt on front covers, spines lettered in gilt, gilt-ruled dentelles, all edges gilt. The Revised Version or English Revised Version of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version. It was the first, and remains the only, officially authorized and recognized revision of the King James Version in Britain. The work was entrusted to over 50 scholars from various denominations in Britain. American scholars were invited to co-operate, by correspondence. Lot Amendments Condition: Minor wear; some foxing; near fine. Item number: 267867a
Title: The Holy Bible - Presentation copy from the American Committee of Revision Author: Place: Oxford Publisher: University Press Date: 1885 Description: 4 volumes only (of 5), the New Testament volume (published 4 years prior) not present. (8vo) 24.5x16 cm (9¾x6¼") original full black pebbled morocco, presentation in gilt on front covers, spines lettered in gilt, gilt-ruled dentelles, all edges gilt. The Revised Version or English Revised Version of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version. It was the first, and remains the only, officially authorized and recognized revision of the King James Version in Britain. The work was entrusted to over 50 scholars from various denominations in Britain. American scholars were invited to co-operate, by correspondence. Lot Amendments Condition: Minor wear; some foxing; near fine. Item number: 267867a
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