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125 - Welsh Bible (Y Bibl Cyssegr-lan, sef yr Hen Destament a'r Ne…
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Estimate €3,500 - €4,500
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Welsh Bible (Y Bibl Cyssegr-lan, sef yr Hen Destament a'r Newydd) London, impr. Bonham Norton and John Bill (Printedig yn Llùndain : Gan Bonham Norton a Iohn Bill, printwyr i Adderchoccaf fawrhydi y Brenhin), 1620. In-folio (38 cm). 1172 pages. The New Testament has a separate dated title page. Revision of the first edition of the Welsh Bible of 1588, prepared by Richard Parry and John Davies who redacted the Hebraism translation of the first edition, apparently to make it conform more closely to the authorised English version of 1611. This second edition became the standard edition of the Welsh Bible. Its format is similar to that of the large gothic folio editions of the King James Bible.Dedication by the translator to Queen Elizabeth signed: Gulielmus Morganus (William Morgan). Dedication to King James (Richard Asaphen) signed by Richard Parry. Missing the general title page (supplied in good quality facsimile), the preliminary pages (calendar, etc.), as well as pages Y3 (supplied) and Y4 (blank) at the end. A lower corner of one leaf is slightly torn, affecting a few words. Some traces of damp, especially on the last twelve or so leaves, with old reinforcement to the page edges which could be improved, but no lack of text. Old calf binding, repaired at bottom of spine. Overall, a solid, good-quality work with wide margins and only very rare gaps in the biblical text. This is an almost complete copy of a very rare and important Bible.
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About the sale ANA AND JAMES MELIKIAN COLLECTION - PART II
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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