Although ‘appointed to be read in churches’ appears on the title-page, a reverend m

Although ‘appointed to be read in churches’ appears on the title-page, a reverend might find this hard to do with this copy.

Complete with its own lectern and chain, this Bible measures just 45mm in height. Its 876 pages were produced using a photolithographic process and the edition was published by David Bryce, one of the most prolific publishers of miniature books who first complete miniature Bible appeared on the market in 1896.

Printed on the title-page verso is a copy of the licence granted to Bryce to publish 100,000 copies of this edition. Each copy came with a small magnifying glass tucked into a flap at the back to assist with reading.

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The Holy Bible …  Glasgow: David Bryce and Son; London: Henry Frowde : Oxford University Press distributor, 1901, Alexander Turnbull Library, Bible Society in New Zealand Collection, RBS BIBLE 1901.