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Title: A Curious Hieroglyphick Bible; or, Select Passages in the Old and New Testaments
Description: London, T. Hodgson, 1789 . Hardback. A scarce, early edition of this richly illustrated "Hieroglyphick Bible' in which certain words or phrases are substituted for vignette illustrations, designed for the amusement of young people and to teach them about the holy scriptures. Seventh edition. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps, rebacked and with a contemporary spine. Scarce in any early edition. First published in 1784. A delightful children's bible, intended for the amusement and religious education of children. Containing select passages from the New and Old Testaments, with a short account of the lives of the evangelists. Each passage depicts numerous illustrations, whereby an image has replaced a word or phrase to create a fun and decorative piece. Also containing three pages of questions and answers to the rear, to quiz children on their biblical knowledge. Illustrated with a frontispiece and woodcut figures throughout.Ink inscription of Maria Ridley to the front paste down. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps, rebacked and with a contemporary spine. Endpapers renewed. Externally, very good, with light soiling and some rubbing to boards. Ink inscription to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned, but otherwise bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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