1863 Robert Young’s Holy Bible – Young’s Literal Translation Old and New Testaments - Ref x774

An early 1863 edition of robert young’s translation of the holy bible, containing the old and new covenants and translated directly from the original languages.published by a. fullarton & company of edinburgh, dublin and london, the title page is dated mdccclxiii (1863) and credits robert young, the biblical scholar best known for the translation that became known as young’s literal translation.rather than simply reproducing the familiar wording of the king james bible, young sought to provide a more literal rendering of the original hebrew and greek. this makes the volume particularly interesting for collectors of early bible translations and the history of english biblical scholarship.the bible is presented in a handsome dark green binding with raised spine bands and gilt lettering reading holy bible – new translation – young. the page edges are gilt, giving the volume an attractive period appearance.the volume contains both the old and new covenants, together with supplementary material including chronological information relating to the books of scripture.details:* date: 1863* robert young
* holy bible – old and new covenants
* early young translation
* a. fullarton & company
* edinburgh, dublin & london
* dark green binding
* gilt spine lettering
* raised spine bands
* gilt page edges
* approx. 18.5 cm high × 13 cm wide × 2.5 cm deepcondition:
good antique condition for its age, with expected rubbing and wear to the binding, particularly around the extremities and spine. there is age-related toning and occasional spotting/foxing internally. the gilt page edges show age and wear. please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition.an especially interesting 19th-century english bible translation, suitable for collectors of antique bibles, robert young works, early biblical translations and victorian religious history