5B. ca 1870s. "The Book of Common Prayer...Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David [with] The English Version of the Polyglot Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments"
Notes
The Bagster Polyglot Bible, first published in 1817, revolutionized biblical scholarship with its side-by-side comparisons of original Hebrew and Greek texts alongside translations into multiple languages. It quickly became a standard reference work for scholars and theologians throughout the 19th century, facilitating in-depth textual analysis and comparative study of the Bible. Despite any specific updates in the 1870s, its enduring influence persisted amid a period of significant scholarly advancements, solidifying its place as an essential resource for understanding scripture.
Description
Printed in London: Samuel Bagster & Sons. Illustrated with hand-colored maps. In an unsigned "Bagster's Binding" of full deep brown embossed pebbled leather with marbled endpapers, gilt spine titles, the edges protected with brass, with large brass filigree corner sand filigreee clasp, the edges are beautifully gauffered in diamond patters. Fine copy with some weathering on the spine and front & back covers.
