[Leaf from a Genevan or "Breeches Bible," 1592 A.D.].
| Uniform Title: | Bible. |
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| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[London] :
[Imprinted at London by the deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie],
[1592]
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| Item Description: | Title and description from accompanying card. Originally translated by William Whittingham at Geneva in 1560. Often referred to as the "Breeches Bible", because of its translation of Genesis 3:7 ("they sewed figge tree leaves together, and made themselves breeches") [for aprons]. The Cushing Library/Laughlin Collection copy contains the bookseller's description. "II. Kings"--Upper margin. Chapter 17:9 to 18:22. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 leaf (2 unnumbered pages) ; 28 cm |