The Holy Bible, according to the authorized version; . with notes explanatory and practical; taken principally from the most eminent writers of the United Church of England and Ireland: together with appropriate introductions, tables, indexes, maps, and plans: prepared and arranged by the Rev. George D'Oyly, B.D. and the Rev. Richard Mant, D.D. ... under the direction of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. For the use of families.
George D'Oyly (1778-1846)
Category
Books
Date
1817
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3024580
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v. in 4. . ill.., maps . 4to. Ephemera loosely inserted in vol. 1: ms. notes on folded leaf between plate and leaf 3G1: "Publius Lentulus. His report to the Senate of Rome concerning Jesus Christ. ."; two photographic illustrations of Corinthian columns from Ravenna between 4A2 and 4B1.. Binding: Nineteenth-century dark blue straight-grained morocco bindings; blind and gilt roll pattern and gilt fillet border; gilt roll patterns on board edges and turn-ins; gold-tooled spines. All edges gilt.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
George D'Oyly (1778-1846) Richard Mant (1776-1848) Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK)