[Theology]. Brown, John - Editor - The MOST SUPERB FOLIO And SELF INTERPRETING BIBLE. Containing the Old and New Testaments With a Paraphrase on the Most Obscure and Important Parts. Explanatory Notes and Evangelical Reflections By the Late Reverend John Brown, Minister of the Gospel at Haddington

New York: T. Kinnersley, (n. d.). 1st edition thus, and [presumed] 3rd US edition of this popular version (Hills 226). Ca 1812/13. Full leather with pictoral bible scenes stamped in gilt to front and back boards, gilt lettering and detail to spine. Front board reads "James & Ann Dunn." Spine reads "Holy Bible." AEG. [10], li, 1221, [5] pp. Pagination continuous, though separate printed t.p. begins New Testament. Printed glosses. 38 engravings including engraved t.p. Work of multiple artists, uncluding Freeman (Fielding p. 128), Chas P. Harrison (Fielding p. 158), J.B. Neagle (Fielding p. 255), and J. Palmer (Fielding p. 268). Possibly lacking 1 or 2 plates, at conclusion of O.T. Folio. 18" x 12". Ex lib. stamp to engraved t.p. & pp. 3, 429. Vertical tear opposite p. 910 to "Last Supper" engraving. Missing tissue opposite pp. 932, 938. Torn corner to bottom of p. 940. Pressed tree-leaf imprints at p. 1177 to inside of leaves. Loose tissue opposite p. 1206. Mild waterstain from pp. 1206 - 1221 [5]. Withal, still an impressive VG+ copy. Title taken from engraved t.p.