Taylor (John) Verbum Sempiternum [and] Salvator Mundi, miniature, 1693

Taylor (John) Verbum Sempiternum [and] Salvator Mundi, miniature, 1693

[The Bible & New Testament], imprimatur leaf 'A' with contemporary initials in ink, half-titles all with typographical borders at head and foot, collates perfect, full slightly later (in align with the ‘bookplate and inscription) morocco, gilt, a.e.g., manuscript bookplate ‘Lovelace Bigg. Breeched July 25 1745. Aged 3 yrs. 11 months, 17 days.’ Opposite name inscription Lovelace Bigg 1745, 64mo., 45 x 42mm., Printed by F. Collins for T. Ilive, 1693.

***Lovelace Bigg-Wither was the Father of Harris Bigg-Wither who briefly (1 day) was engaged to Jane Austen.