Oct 24 at 10:30 AM - Sale 2683 -

Sale 2683 - Lot 139

Estimate: $ 700 - $ 900
Bilson, Thomas (1547-1616)
The True Difference betweene Christian Subjection and Unchristian Rebellion.

Oxford: Printed by Joseph Barnes, Printer to the Universitie, 1585.

First edition, quarto, bound in original English calf boards, rebacked, new endleaves; lacking final blank; contents dusty; 8 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.

STC 3071.

Bilson and Miles Smith served as the King James Bible's final editors and oversaw its printing. As an Anglican clergyman, Bilson also did stints as Bishop of both Worcester and Winchester.