Probably the copy of this wonderful work in the finest state of preservation we have ever handled.
This beautiful facsimile of the "Lollard's Bible" by John Wycliffe and used and distributed to give access to the Scriptures during the proto-reformation era in England is a real treat to hold. A limited edition of just 375 copies executed in 1885 to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of its publication, bound in full vellum with hasps and clasps. It is printed on hand-laid paper by the famed Gresham Press for Unwin Brothers for binding. Just beautiful.
Wiclif, John. Biblia Pauperum, Conteynynge Thirty and Eight Wodecuttes Illustrating The Liif, Parablis, and Miraclis offe Oure Blessid Lord & Saviour Jhesus Crist, With the Proper Descrypciouns thereof extracted fro the Originall Texte Offe Iohn Wiclif, Somtyme Rector of Lutterworth. Preface by the Late Very Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D.D. New York. A. C. Armstrong & Son. Imprynted atte the Sign offe The Grasshopper, bye Unwin Brothers, The Gresham Press, inne Little Bridge Strete, inne the parish offe S. Anne's, Blackfriars, and to bee solde bye T. Fisher Unwin, atte hise shop inne Patrnoster Square, inne the Citie offe London, England. M.D.CCC.LXXXV.
This example being #242/375. Vellum with some very mild handling and foxing. Very crisp with original hasps and clasps solidly intact. Pastedown and flyleaf handled, Same to rear. Title and text bright and crisp on hand-laid paper, edges unevenly trimmed as called for. The finest copy we have laid hands on.
