Library Exhibit: Pennyroyal Caxton Bible

Stop by Boatwright and view the new exhibit on the Pennyroyal Caxton Bible. This edition of the King James Version of the Holy Bible illustrated by Barry Moser, the foremost American master of wood engravings, is the first such illustrated Bible since Gustave Dorè’s edition of the Le Saint Bible in 1865.  Volume one contains the five books of Moses, the historical books and the books of poetry.  Volume two contains the books of prophecy and the New Testament.  Both measure 16 x 11.5 inches and are laid into its own full linen tray case. The beauty of this Bible does not rest on the illustrations alone.  It is also a singular typographic achievement and an example of some of the finest printing of our time.  The papers were made, some by hand, especially for this project and the exquisitely crafted vellum bindings are a marvel of craftsmanship.  A limited edition print, our copy is number 231 of 400