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(BIBLE IN ENGLISH.) The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New. Engraved frontispiece depicting Moses in Volume 1; engraved additional title dated 1716 depicting church interior in Volume 2; large divisional head- and tailpieces illustrating Bible scenes throughout. Ruled in red throughout. 2 volumes. Folio, 545x360 mm, contemporary deep olive morocco gilt-tooled to panel design, spine ends chipped, joints rubbed; few gatherings browned in Volume 1, vertical stain on 3H3-4, minor tape repairs in NT title, otherwise generally clean internally. handsome set. Oxford: John Baskett, 1717-16
Baskett's elegantly printed imperial folio edition was known as the "Vinegar Bible" for the misprint "vinegar" instead of "vineyard" in the running head of Luke 20, among numerous other errors. Herbert 942A ("magnificent edition").
