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1555 Epistles & Gospels
, Item # EB1014

Ancient Bible

1555 Epistles & Gospels

Bible in English. This is an extraordinarily rare copy of an early edition in English of hte liturgical Epistles and Gospels, those selected New Testament readings intended for use during the Masses said on the various Sundays and holy days of hte liturgical year. The earliest such book in English listed in NUC is a 1538 Paris imprint, which is followed by 13 other 16th c. printings (STC records 17 printings). Since these books were subjected to repeated use and, therefore, had virtually no shelf life, they are of the utmost rarity. Of the 14 editions listed in NUC, the 1538 Paris printing is represented by four copies, one printing is represented by two copies, and the rest by one copy only. Darlow & Moule lists only one of these early editions, from 1561.

 



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Just The Facts

Item # EB1014
Size: 7 x 5.5 x 0.5"
Title:
Font: Black Letter

Additional Features:


Full Calf: Binding
End Papers: Cotton


Appraisal Value: $15,000

Inventory List Price: $
11,000

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