Description: THE 1525 TYNDALE NEW TESTAMENT SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY FRANCIS FRY Bristol, 1862 A Fine Copy and One of Only 177 Copies Printed The Bible in English, The First New Testament Printed in the English Language (1525 or 1526). Translated from the Greek by William Tyndale. Reproduced in Facsimile with an Introduction by Francis Fry. Bristol, 1862. Item Description: Complete in fine bindingswith large initial colored and gilded by hand, contemporary three-quarter morocco, hand-marbled boards, gilt design to spine with five raised bands. 8vo (7 x 4 3/4 in.; 177 x 120 mm). Woodcut title ornament, illustration, headpieces and initials. Original binding. Solid and tight.Historical Provenance: A fine facsimile copy from the library of the Ely Cathedral. The book was presented to the Cathedral by Isambard K. Brunel, who was ranked number two in BBC’s poll, “One Hundred Greatest Britons.” The text was reprinted and published with an introduction by Francis Fry whose signature and inscription are shown in the text. _________________________________Rare Bibles specializes in early printed English Bibles, books, manuscripts, and objet d’art. Items listed on eBay are merely representative of our broader inventory. Please do not hesitate to enquire regarding other early printed books and manuscripts. In addition, we are currently offering one of the world's most significant collections of biblical manuscripts and early printed Bibles. The Legacy Collection may be viewed at: CrawfordSterling.com.
Price: 11500 USD
Location: Munford, Alabama
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: English
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Bristol
Language: English
Special Attributes: Signed, 1st Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition
Author: William Tyndale
Publisher: Francis Fry
Topic: Christianity, Bibles
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1525
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
