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CHINESE BIBLE
[LASSAR (JOHN) AND JOSHUA MARSHMAN, translators] [Holy Bible], 2 vol., Serampore, 1815-1822

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CHINESE BIBLE

[LASSAR (JOHN) AND JOSHUA MARSHMAN, translators] [Holy Bible], 2 vol., occasional toning, printed in movable metal type, small marginal tears touching text, stitched in Chinese style, rebound in near contemporary decorative purple morocco gilt (not retaining printed wrapper titles), g.e., rubbed and worn [Spillett 25], 8vo, Serampore, 1815-1822

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THE FIRST COMPLETE BIBLE IN CHINESE.

John Lassar and Joshua Marshman's version, the first complete Bible in Chinese which was published serially in Serampore, starting with the Pentateuch in 1817, for a total of five parts. Originally issued in paper wrappers with title labels pasted on the upper cover (for reference see: John Rylands Research and Institute Library 21082).

Provenance: Thomas Dickson, inscribed "Tho. Dickson from his affectionate mother, 28th March 1836, Abbot's Reading".

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