{"product_id":"1640-bible-in-english-by-robert-barker-antique-original-binding-w-clasps-kjv","title":"1640 BIBLE in ENGLISH by ROBERT BARKER antique ORIGINAL BINDING w\/ CLASPS KJV","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible [English]. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted at London: By Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Maiestie, 1640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e King James Bible of 1640 with metal clasps bearing the Tudor rose, with the complete text of the Old and New Testament according to the Authorized King James Version, intended “to be read in churches” since its appearance in the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003eIt includes the Apocrypha books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound with Genealogies , Whole Book of Psalms , and the doctrine of the Old and New Testament, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Old and New Testament frontispieces are present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bible incorporates dozens of genealogical engravings meticulously delineated that depict lineages and \u003cbr\u003egenerations through woodcut illustrations, tracing family lines from Adam, through the patriarchs, to Jesus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese visual genealogies allowed the reader to follow biblical history more clearly, understand theological connections, and approach the Scriptures more vividly, integrating art and text in a synthesis that strengthened both learning and devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bible completed with a grand engraved shield, rich in symbolic composition, and a detailed map that geographically situates the biblical territories and settings, forming a notable iconographic apparatus that enriches and contextualizes the sacred text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical binding with two elegant original intact metal clasps, an exceptional detail that not only adds beauty and character to the piece but also reflects its function and care over nearly four centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clasps also feature Tudor rose engravings, a traditional symbol of England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e( heraldic emblem of the English royal house since the 15th century)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eapproximately 2500 pages (pages unnumbered as is common in these Bibles), COMPLETE \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal hand tooled gilt leather binding with metal clasps, in good overall condition, with some scuffs and wear consistent with age, as shown in photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpine with four raised bands decorated with golden vegetal motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior is in good overall condition.\u003cbr\u003eSome wear, occasional faded stains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 4 1\/2 by 6 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e===================================================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51857391550766,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/203272-007jpg.jpg?v=1773862869","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1640-bible-in-english-by-robert-barker-antique-original-binding-w-clasps-kjv","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}