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[ROGERS, Bruce (1870-1957)]. The Holy Bible. Oxford: University Press, 1935.

Bruce Rogers’ masterpiece, “said to be the finest Lectern Bible ever produced in English”, limited to 200 copies. Authorized version printed in England. Designed by renowned typographer Bruce Rogers and set in his stately Centaur typeface. Herbert, Historical Catalogue of Printed Editions of the English Bible: 1525-1961 2249.

Two volumes, folio (465 x 327mm). Half-titles (without limitation page as usual). Original claret cloth, gilt lettering to spines (light marks, tips and joints rubbed).
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