"The first quarto edition of King James' version"--Brit and for. bible soc. Hist. cat., v. 1, p. 137 (no. 242). For complete description see that catalogue., Imperfect: some leaves browned ; some bled at top margin. Autographs of Charles Clay and Thomas Reynoldes., New Testament has printed title within heart shaped center enclosed by woodcut border used in the quarto editions of the Geneva Bible : The Nevv Testment of Ovr Lord and Saviovr Iesvs Christ. [Paragraph] Newly translated out the originall Greeke: and with the former translations diligently compared and reuised, by His Maiesties speciall commandement. [Paragraph] Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Maiestie. Anno 1612., and Title-page engraved on copper, the title within a design, signed Iasper. Isac. fecit, which is an adaptation of C. Boel's designe of 1611, verso of t.p. blank.
Publisher:
by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Maiestie,
Subject (Name):
Clay, Charles,--1801-1893--Autograph. and Reynoldes, Thomas--Autograph.
Autograph manuscript, heavily corrected, of a translation from the Greek of Musaeus (Grammaticus), concerning the tragic love between Hero and Leander.
Description:
Binding: Contemporary polished calf, gold-tooled edges, with title on spine: MS. Hero and Leander--W. Hayley., Bookplate, with lion and Maltese cross, and pencil inscription: Sub Robore Virtus; F.W. Cosens. [Frederick W., 1819-1889], For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., Inscription on first page: 22 ff. 4to. n.d. Complete from Hero & Leander Close friend of Blake., and Title inscription in Greek: Mousaiou ta Kath' Hero Kai Leandron.
Subject (Name):
Hayley, William,--1745-1820. and Musaeus,--Grammaticus.
Subject (Topic):
Hero (Greek mythology) and Leander (Greek mythology)