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5B Welsh 1566
Notes
The 1566 Welsh Bible, also known as Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan, holds significant historical importance in the translation of the Bible into Welsh. It was the first complete Bible translation into Welsh, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I’s government as part of the broader effort to make Christian texts accessible in native languages. This version was translated by William Salesbury and Richard Davies, with the New Testament translated by Salesbury in the 1560s and the Old Testament later completed. The 1566 edition helped promote literacy and religious practice among Welsh speakers, playing a key role in the spiritual and cultural development of Wales.
Description
Brown leather boards with embossed detailing on the boards. Five raised bands with embossed details and gilt lettering on the spine. Gilt edges. Marbled endpapers and embossed turn-ins. General browning to the pages but interior in excellent condition. Fine condition overall.
