Formatting the Word of God: The Charles Caldwell Ryrie Collection
8.The Politics of English Bible Printing
8.3
THE MATTHEW'S BIBLE
The Byble, which is all the holy Scripture: In whych are contayned
the Olde and Newe Testament truly and purely translated into Englysh by
Thomas Matthew. 4 pts. [Antwerp?: Matthew Crom for Richard Grafton and
Edward Whitchurch of London], 1537.
Folio. 556 leaves ([20], ccxlvii, [1], xciiii, lxxxi,
[1] blank, cxi, [1]), 13½ × 9 inches. Bold black letter, some
printing in red, double column, 60 lines, with catchwords. Titles within
woodcut border, 119 woodcut illustrations and woodcut initials; 1 full-page
engraving of Adam and Eve in Eden. Printed references, sectional marks,
and numerous notes in margins. Extensive genealogical notes, early 17th
century, of the Walford family, mostly mounted. Contemporary brown English
calfskin over wooden boards, blind-rolled border forming central panel;
10 bosses, clasps on upper cover, catchplates on lower cover; new spine.
Lacking several leaves. § DMH 34; STC (2nd ed.) 2066.
fol. O3r (detail), Revelation 20
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of Theology, Southern Methodist University.