1714 KJV Bible, W/ Original Metal Works/Clasps, Ex libris, Forbes' Family Crest
$ 739.7
Description
Short Description: This is an exceptionally rare 1714 King James Version Bible , printed in Edinburgh, Scotland by the notable royal printer James Watson , and catalogued as Herbert 930. This example retains its original early 18th-century leather binding with brass corner pieces and central boss , a feature seldom found intact. Of particular significance is the armorial bookplate of Colonel & Mrs. Forbes-Leith of Whitehaugh , a distinguished Scottish noble family. This firmly establishes historical provenance and adds meaningful collector value. Bibliographic Details Title: The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New Translation: King James Version Printer: James Watson , Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty Place: Edinburgh Date: 1714 Reference: Herbert 930 Format: Quarto Binding: Contemporary paneled calf over boards with elaborate blind tooling and original brass corner bosses, central lozenge and original latches. Provenance: Armorial bookplate — Colonel & Mrs. Forbes Leith, of Whitehaugh Condition: (Please see above photos for more information on condition) Original binding. Text block complete pages age-toned but clean and legible. Evidence of careful historical use but no modern restoration. Some foxing and staining. Front cover is weak where it connects to the spine. All original metal working and tooled cover. 1 loose leaf that contains an inscription: These Bibls be longes to John he hath anthor of Montgomery Bourly of Bissop Tibborne Phillippes and som[t]hinge Coome Hadson perfect som by–layinge frends An outstanding example of an early Scottish-printed Bible in period binding with aristocratic pedigree. Historical Context: Britain & Scotland in 1714 The year 1714 was one of the most pivotal in British history. Queen Anne died that year, bringing an end to the Stuart monarchy and ushering in the Hanoverian era with King George I . Scotland was still adjusting to the Act of Union (1707) , and Jacobite sentiment simmered beneath the surface, soon erupting in the 1715 Jacobite Rising . Printed in this atmosphere of political tension and religious importance, this Bible represents a crucial moment in British and Scottish history—a nation transitioning between dynasties and identities. About the Printer: James Watson (d. 1722) James Watson is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most important early printers. As Printer to the Queen , he was responsible for producing official and ecclesiastical works, including Bibles, statutes, and theological texts. Watson: Improved the quality of Scottish printing, which had lagged behind England Published influential works on the art of printing itself Ran one of the few presses capable of producing large-format Bibles in Scotland His 1714 Bible (Herbert 930) is considered one of the better-executed Scottish Bibles of the early 18th century and is relatively scarce compared to London and Oxford printings. Provenance: The Forbes-Leith Family of Whitehaugh The armorial bookplate inside this Bible belongs to Colonel John Leith Forbes-Leith (1820–1888) and his wife, prominent members of an old Aberdeenshire noble lineage. The Forbes-Leith family: Descended from Clan Forbes , one of Scotland’s historic highland families Held estates at Whitehaugh and were later associated with Fyvie Castle Served in military and civic leadership roles throughout the 18th–19th centuries Used supporters, mottoes, and heraldic devices seen in the bookplate (stags, mascles, bear heads, etc.) The bookplate motto “Laus Per Christum” (“Praise through Christ”) and the distinctive heraldic shield confirm this lineage. Owning a family Bible from such a household adds cultural and genealogical importance far beyond its bibliographic rarity. Dimensions: Weight - 1.63KG Height - 23.5cm Width - 19cm Thickness - 6.5cm
Item arrived much better than described and is such a privilege to own, ty as this probably cost you more to send than I paid (honestly, I expected the item to be of much, much poorer quality for the prise!), well packaged and shipped fast. would encourage anyone to buy from this person! A +++
I pressed wrong knob and declined your 1st offer by mistake , so thanks for agreeing same price , it was very decent of you . Kind regards and thanks , waiting for it to be delivered Tomorrow Ann
Way better quality than expected, truly a masterpiece of the work, super fast shipping, very reasonable seller, good packaging and exactly is described
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