[THE HOLY BIBLE… London: Bill and Executrix of Newcomb, 1701.] 17" x 11". [12], 1143, [1]; [24] pp., wanting initial engraved title leaf. Woodcut initials, NT with separate title, with preface and index. Bound in period reverse calf. Provenance: Front blank with attractive manuscript gift inscription of Mary Blake to her nephew William Blake, verso with manuscript Blake family register. ***************** This folio edition of the Bible was likely supervised by William Lloyd, Bishop of Worcester. It agrees with another folio edition by the same printer in the same year, differing only in the size of the type used. The chronological index at the back of the text reckons time from either before or after the birth of Christ. Herbert 869; ESTC T90367.

Spine and edges heavily chipped, chip to rear board, boards/binding worn but intact. Faded damp-staining to margins throughout, occasional foxing, a few closed tears and small marginal chips, one page with small hole partially removing several words (p. 864, possibly a paper flaw), overall Good.