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The Holy Bible [the "vinegar" Bible]

TitleThe Holy Bible [the "vinegar" Bible]
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1717
Authors1717, BEnglish.
Volume2 vols
CityOxford
LibraryRoyal Library Windsor Castle
BindingBound in black goatskin with stamp 12 on the covers, stamp 13 at each corner of the covers, and repeated 5 times on the spines
Other Provenance InformationArmorial bookplate of the [Duke] of Leeds
Call Number1052105-1052106
Stamp(s): 

George I, Great Britain and Ireland (1660 - 1727) (Stamp 12)

Dimensions:
Arms Quarterly 1. England and Scotland impaled 2. France 3. Ireland 4. Tierced in pairle reversed Two lions passant gardant (Brunswick) Semy of hearts a lion rampant (Lunenberg) A horse courant (Saxony) overall on an escutcheon gules the crown of Charlemagne (High Treasurer of the Empire) Crest On an imperial crown a lion passant gardant ducally crowned Supporters A lion gardant imperially crowned and a unicorn ducally gorged and chained Helmet of a sovereign Order The Garter Motto DIEU • ET • MON • DROIT Badges The rose and the thistle
Possibilities for Identification: 
<p>Same as George II stamp 07 (NB. measurements)</p>