Douay Bible, 'The Holy Bible Translated from the Latin Vulgate, diligently compared with The Hebrew, Greek and other editions in Divers language. The Old Testament first published by the English College at Douay, A.D. 1609; The New Testament first published by the English College at Rheims, A.D. 1582. with Annotations, references, historical and chronological index etc. The whole revised and diligently compared with the Latin Vulgate. with the approbation of his Grace The Rev. Dr. Cullen, Lord Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland Delegate of the Apostolic see, etc.' Published by James Duffy & Co. Limited, 1865. Hardback.
Bound in tool worked leather with gilt highlights, Decorated brass covered corners to front and back boards and decorated brass clasps. Spine has gilt title and decoration. Gilt ends. There is black tape along the joint of the front board. Old worm holes in bottom front board and top and bottom ends (no dust present). Some minor page tears. Six coloured pages for family names, pictures etc. previous owners names present. Coloured title page, 21 Full page illustrations, five of which are in colour. Two coloured maps of, Egypt and Palestine. Some age related discolouration, foxing. Some marks scuffs etc. Binding tight. Approx. 12.75" x 10.25" This weighs about 5kg.