THE HOLY BIBLE ORNAMENTED WITH ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES FITTLER FROM CELEBRATED PICTURES BY OLD MASTERS

Title: THE HOLY BIBLE ORNAMENTED WITH ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES FITTLER FROM CELEBRATED PICTURES BY OLD MASTERS
Publication: London: published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall, & J. Fittler, No. 62, Upper Charlotte Street, 1795

Description: Quartos, 3 volumes; VG; bound in contemporary full straight-grain red morocco, spines with gilt ruling and titling; gilt dentelles; all edges gilt; some mild rubbing and wear, primarily to hinges and spines; Henry Bowen's bookplate to front pastedowns;

Illustrated with Sixty-Two Copper-Engraved Plates from the Old Masters

The title pages are engraved. Additional title page without imprint. The New Testament has separate title page without imprint.

shelved above Civil War.

NOTES

ESTC: N479359;

Sometimes referred to as the "Child Killers" bible due to a misprint at Mark VII: 27 " But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be killed:" versus "filled" in the correct text.; Also found in a more common two volume imprint.;

Seller ID: 1353396

Subject: Books on Books & Reference, Dupont Circle, Religion