The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible

Object number2013.22.29
Publisher
Possible OriginLondon, England
Possible OriginNew York, NY
MediumPaper/Satin/Ink
Credit LineGift of Dr. James B. Richardson III
DescriptionBible with cover covered in black satin. Title page has book and publishing information. 1252 pages.Dimensions9 x 6 x 2.5 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm)
InscriptionsHandwriting on page with register of births page: "Rachel Duncan/Born November 15, 1808/Cambridge,Washington D.C./New York".

Handwriting in ink on front page "Rachel Duncan / Poland" and front of final page "Holy Bible Book Devine / [illegible] Thou art mine".
MarksTitle page: "THE / HOLY BIBLE / CONTAINING THE / OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS: / TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL TONGUES; AND WITH THE FORMER / TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED, / BY HIS MAJESTY'S SPECIAL COMMAND. / APPOINTED TO BE READ IN CHURCHES." followed by "LONDON: --PRINTED BY / GEORGE E. EYRE AND WILLIAM SPOTTISWOODE, / Printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty. / LONDON, 48, FLEET STREET, E.C.; EDINBURGH, 16, ELDER STREET; / NEW YORK, COOPER UNION, FOURTH AVENUE./ Smallpica 8vo."
Historical NotesBook may have belonged to Rachel Duncan who was most likely a sister of John Dunlap. Her birth is listed on the "register of births" page. Part of collection related to the Dunlap Company.
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