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Title: The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old & New Testaments
Description: London, E. Newbery, c1780. Leather. A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. 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. Lacking title page, dated from the London Museum. In the original brown calf binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with title page lacking. Pages are bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Bible Miniature History Old Testament Miniature Newbery Not Stated


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