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Title: The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old and New Testaments
Description: London, E. Newbery, 1780. Leather. A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. The first Newberry edition. Miniature edition or thumb Bible, a genre that flourished particularly during the eighteenth century and continued well into the nineteenth century. With woodcuts throughout. The Holy Bible, or a concise history of the Old and New Testaments. An abridged children's Bible featuring key scenes and important messages. Printed by Elizabeth Newbery, a British bookseller and publisher, notably of children's books. In the original brown calf binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Bible Miniature History Old Testament Miniature Newbery Not Stated


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