5R, The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches.
Description
The Holy Bible (Barritt) 1844 refers to an edition of the Bible published in 1844, possibly associated with the work of William Barritt, a 19th-century printer or publisher. While specific details about this edition are scarce, it likely followed the King James Version (KJV) or another widely accepted English translation of the time. Many Bibles from this period featured elaborate engravings, commentary, or annotations to aid readers in their study.
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Beautiful bound purple morocco over bevelled boards, Covers constructed of raised and sunk panels tooled in blind, gilt dotted lines and gilt roundels. Spine with five raised bands, Compartments tooled in blind and gilt roundels, second compartment lettered in gilt. All edged gilt with intricate guaffering. gilt turn-ins, marbled end papers, the boards of the pages are colored bright blue when fanned open, without Apocrypha (although mentioned in the table of contents). Very Fine Condition.
