Lot 289 , The Self-Interpreting Bible, with an evangelical commentary, by the late Revd. John Brown.....2 vols. (in one). portrait frontispieces, engraved pictorial title (general title) and printed title (NT), num. plates; earlie
° The Self-Interpreting Bible, with an evangelical commentary, by the late Revd. John Brown.....2 vols. (in one). portrait frontispieces, engraved pictorial title (general title) and printed title (NT), num. plates; earlier 19th century blind-ruled and gilt lettered black morocco, ge., folio, London: R. Evans, 1814 and Thomas Kelly, 1820
£80-120
Condition:
Marginal stains etc. on titles and some plates, but generally clean; orig, publ. Edin., 1778 - there were several subsequent editions (and publishers) into and throughout the 19th century. Neither of these (Evans, gen. title and OT. tect; and Kelly, NT. title and text) being noted in Herbert. Extensive ms. noted on the Foot famiy (principally Kent and Sussex) on front blanks etc., and at end; includes one for Richard Foot (b.Sept.1852, 2 Jan 1853) ' On board the Pelican Watch vessel', Rye Harbour; possibly part of the Customs & Excise waterguard?
Sold for £50