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(Bible in English) Twelve leaves from the "Great Bible" of 1540, Gospel of Luke Place Published: [London] Publisher: [Thomas Petyt & Robert Redman for Thomas Berthelet] Date Published: [1540] Description: 12 leaves. Printed in two columns, black letter. 32.4x20.8 cm (12¾x8¼"). Comprising most of the Gospel of Luke (3:1-22:54). The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale. This 1540 version is a slightly reduced reprint of the 1539 first edition. Herbert 52. Condition: Moderate soiling, stating, mostly marginal, slight loss to text at fore-edge, small repair to third leaf; very good. Item#: 353111 Headline: 1540 Gospel of Luke 3:1-22:54 in English