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Title

The Holy Bible

Description

The executrix of Thomas Newcombe (fl. 1649-81) was his widow, Ruth (fl 1643-65, 1691-1700?) Newcombe was her second husband; she had also been widowed by another printer, John Raworth (fl. 1638-45). She continued the business from 1646 to around 1649, when she married Thomas Newcombe, who took over. In a 1668 survey, Newcombe's printing house was one of the largest in London. Newcombe was also a shareholder in the King's Printers. This closely printed Bible, produced after his death, was apparently a collaboration between the widow and Charles Bill (fl. 1687-1699), another of the King's Printers. According to Henry Plomer, Bill, although a shareholder in the King's Printers, never appeared to actually exercise the printing trade--which would mean that the production of the book was likely entirely directed by Ruth Newcombe.

Call Number (click link to view in library catalog)

IUA01256

Authors

Bill, Charles

Full Title

The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments : newly translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. With marginal notes, shewing the Scripture to the best interpreter of Scripture.

Date

1698

From the Exhibit

Chez La Veuve: Introduction

Publisher

Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd

Location

London

Language

English

Rights

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Type

Text

Medium

Book

Bibliographic Citation

Bible. English. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments London: By Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcombe, deceased. Printers to the King and most Excellent Majesty, 1698.