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Holy Bible. Cambridge University Press. Illustrated Pitt Minion 8vo Edition.

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This lot comprises an illustrated octavo-size (8vo) edition of the Holy Bible, King James Version, published by Cambridge University Press. The title page states the work contains the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues and diligently compared and revised by His Majesty’s special command. The imprint identifies publication in London, New York, and Toronto via the Macmillan Company of Canada Limited. The text block is printed in Pitt Minion typeface and features red-stained edges. The volume is bound in a black leather zip-around (yapp) binding with gilt-stamped text to the spine reading HOLY BIBLE, ILLUSTRATED, and CAMBRIDGE. The interior includes the traditional dedication to King James and is marked as Printed in Great Britain. The book is accompanied by a two-part red cardboard presentation box.