Description: The Psalms of David and Others translated by Arthur Golding, edited by Richard Barnes, with a companion volume containing Golding's "Epistle Dedicatory" from Calvin's Commentaries (1571), introduction, notes and glossary, 1977. DESCRIPTION: Two volumes, large quarto (4to), 13 3/4 x 9 inches. Limited edition of 200 copies. The main volume is 192 pages; the companion volume is 44 pages. Main volume binding with a vellum spine and corners, with grey Twinrocker handmade paper for the covers. Companion volume is softcover, sewn in grey Twinrocker handmade paper. Both volumes are contained in a grey cloth slipcase. Type is handset Goudy New Style for the text with Trajan capitals for the title and initials. Edition is highighted by five illuminated initials (see photos) in raised gold and colors by Thomas Ingmire at the openings of the five books of the Psalms. Protected by a clear archival Grafix Dura Lar dust wrapper. CONDITION: Both volumes and slipcase are in fine condition. No writing, markings, inscriptions, ex-libris, etc. DISCUSSION: This is the first separate edition of Golding's translation of the Psalms, previously interspersed throughout his translation of Calvin's Commentaries on the Psalms. Arthur Golding (1536-1606) was an Elizabethan author and translator of numerous works from Latin into English who influenced both Shakespeare and Ezra Pound. Both the letterpress printing and the quality of the handmade paper are exceptional.
Price: 750 USD
Location: Peoria, Illinois
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Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Vellum - fine binding
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illuminated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Author: translated by Arthur Golding
Topic: Religion
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
