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CAMBRIDGE : JOHN FIELD FOR JOHN OGILBY

The Holy Bible containing the bookes of the Old & New Testament

1660

RCIN 1142247

Bound for Charles II's personal use soon after his Restoration, this sumptuous Bible embroidered with the royal coat of arms in silver and silver-gilt wire and coloured silks is symbolic of the return of magnificence and splendour to the church and court.

Cat. 29

    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.