[English Restoration Binding] [Cottage Roof] The Holy Bible, Containing The Old Testament And The New [Bible In English] King James Bibles

London: John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1663. Octavo (6.5 x 4.75 in.). A restoration Bible featuring a stunning late seventeenth century cottage roof binding. A complete Bible text in two column Roman font with the Book of Psalms bound in. Description: Engraved title (1663) with architectural border featuring the royal arms and David playing the harp. Text in two column Roman font with first chapter floriated woodcut initials. Without Apocrypha as issued. Printed New Testament title (1663) within ruled border. Bound with The Whole Book of Psalms by Sternhold and Hopkins featuring printed title (1663). “Mary Thaye” on front endpaper with note reading “Hear Instruction, Be Wise and Refuse it Not. Proverbs 8 chapter 33.” Armorial bookplate to front pastedown of W. Fenton Scott. Collation: A-Z^8, Aa-ZZ^8, Aaa-Zzz^8, Aaaa-Kkkk^8. Complete. Binding: Contemporary brown morocco, ornately tooled in gilt with cottage roof design featuring fleurons, leafy sprays and tulips. Rebacked retaining portions of original spine. Contemporary marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Condition: Pages crisp, clean, and bright. Lightly rubbed and scuffed to corners and edges. An attractive Bible in a gorgeous English Restoration binding. References: Herbert 685.