King James 1668

$3,500.00
By Moons Rare Books

5B, King James originally published in 1611

Notes

The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, is a landmark in English literature and religious text. Commissioned by King James I of England in 1604 and completed in 1611, it remains one of the most influential translations of the Bible. Its language is renowned for its majestic and poetic quality, shaping English literature and culture for centuries. The translation was carried out by a team of scholars, drawing from various earlier translations and original Hebrew and Greek texts. The King James Bible has had a profound impact on English-speaking Christianity, shaping theological thought and providing the foundation for countless sermons, hymns, and religious practices.

Description

Size: 9 x 7 x 1 3/4 inches 

Attractively bound in nineteenth century vellum, red morocco inset cross tooled in gilt.Spine with five raised bands, marbled endpapers, gauffred edges.Some slight rubbing and marking and three tiny worm tracks to upper joints.  Internally very good but with some browning. 

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