Summary a beautiful set of the famed vinegar bible published by john baskett of oxford. He printed editions of the book of common prayer, and the vinegar bible in two volumes 171617, of. Bible the holy bible containing the old testament and the new newly. One of the most famous misprints occured in the page heading in luke 20.
May 04, 2017 in the early 18th century, the first edition of the baskett bible was considered, one of the most beautiful bibles ever produced. John baskett was the kings printer who purchased the biblepatent in 1709 which granted him the exclusive right to print the book of common prayer and the king james bible in the united kingdom. The vinegar bible, king james bible museum of the bible. Mary, duchess of gloucester, the baskett vinegar bible, and. I brought you a book last week and here is another. Appointed to be read in churches the vinegar bible anon 17161717 john baskett. It is known as the vinegar bible, from an error in the headline of st. Baskett began to print the book of common prayer in the following year, when he brought out editions in quarto, octavo, and 12mo. Vinegar bible published by john baskett of london, 1717 the handsomely tooled leather bound king james bible was presented to christ church in 1958 by mrs. The first edition of the vinegar bible which is known as such due to the erroneous the parable of the vinegar instead of vineyard above luke xx the verso of g6 to the new testament. This particular bible is nicknamed as vinegar bible, because the worlds parable of the vinegar appear at the top of the page containing luke 209, christs parable of the vineyard. This is a guest post by sean nortz, a phd student in the department of english at the graduate center, cuny.
A fine copy of the vinegar bible by the royal printer of bibles john baskett. John baskett and the vinegar bible sign up for the book minute in the early 18th century, the first edition of the baskett bible was considered, one of the most beautiful bibles ever produced. The book pages are all present but showing signs of wear, foxing and crimping. John baskett, purchased the exclusive, royal patent to print bibles in. From the misprint the parable of the vinegar for vineyard in the headline above luke xx, this edition is commonly known as the vinegar bible. He printed editions of the book of common prayer, and the vinegar bible in two. Mary, duchess of gloucester, the baskett vinegar bible. He printed editions of the book of common prayer, and the vinegar bible in two volumes 171617, of which it was said that it was a basketful of errors. And with the former translations diligently compared and revised. The vinegar bible, so called because it contains a typographical error, substituting vinegar for vineyard in the gospel of luke, was unveiled at st. Aug 12, 2014 the parable should have been correctly called the parable of the vineyard whereas basketts typo reads as the parable of the vinegar. The vinegar bible is not the only misprinted bible we know of the printers bible from 1612 is another example of a printers blunder. In 1709 john baskett purchased the exclusive royal patent to print bibles in england, control of which his family retained until 1799. Vinegar bible vinegar bible published by john baskett.
First edition of the monumental, splendidly illustrated vinegar bible, with 60 detailed copper engravings, handsomely bound in contemporary, elaborately giltdecorated morocco. Book condition very good binding very professionally restored. The rarer of two known states the other bearing a 1717 imprint. This is the first and greatest bible printed by john baskett, the leading publisher of english bibles in the first half of the 18th century. No doubt, in part, referring to the words at the top of. Jun 08, 2017 unfortunately the book contained many misprints and earned the nickname a baskettful of errors. Thick octavo, new leather spine and corners, a stunning copy of a very rare bible. John baskett was to become a powerful character in the world of printing. John baskett was the kings printer who purchased the biblepatent in 1709 which granted him the exclusive right to print the book of common.
Bible and prayer book, bound with the way ton true happiness to the back of the book. Mar 02, 2018 john baskett was the kings printer who purchased the biblepatent in 1709 which granted him the exclusive right to print the book of common prayer and the king james bible in the united kingdom. Parable of the vinegar instead of the parable of the vineyard and thus the great oxford bible is still known as the vinegar bible. As printer king george and the university oxford between 1711 and his death 1742 john baskett was responsible for printing many fine books. Basketts work was known as a baskett full of errors and this bib. Northeast community project unearths rare vinegar bible.
In 1716 he began printing at oxford a large two volume edition of the holy bible. As shown in the photographs very rare bible known as the vinegar bible printed by john baskett in 1717 with the new testiment dated 1716. The vinegar bible got its name due to a typo in the parable of the vineyard, in which vineyard is spelt vinegar among the many typos littered in the sacred tome, is the misprint of the word. The holy bible, containing the old testament and the new. A few leaves lightly tanned, last few leaves chipped and worn at more. Baskett s bible is a landmark in english graphic art, celebrated both for the beauty of its typographical design and many baroque engravings, and also for its many typographical errors, including the running headline of luke, chapter 20, which prints. Broad collection of vinegar bible at hard to beat prices. The parable should have been correctly called the parable of the vineyard whereas basketts typo reads as the parable of the vinegar. One of the most magnificent english bibles ever printed, though marred by quite a few errors the one in the headline of luke 20 giving this edition its nickname the parable of the vinegar for vineyard. John basketts vinegar bible the very large and very heavy bible approx. Printed in oxford in 1717, it is john basketts socalled vinegar bible, which also. The vinegar bible was printed by john baskett in oxford in 1717 but. A record of family births, marriages and deaths from 1725 1838 was kept in this bible, one couple.
Among the books damaged that day was bible john baskett printed for king. John baskett in 1711 baskett, who was by then the kings printer, joined the oxford university press, where he and his supporters were determined to improve both the quality and the appearance. Appointed to be read in churches the vinegar bible by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The typeset was done by john baskett, printer to the king. This particular edition of the king james bible, which was published by john baskett, has so many errors and typos, that it became known as the vinegar bible, due to the subtitle provided in the above heading for chapter 21 of matthew. Vinegar bible leaves a notsosour taste at auction the courier. Dibdin notes this bible as the most magnificent of the oxford bibles. This version of the bible was printed in 1717 by john baskett, printer to the kings most excellent majesty, an d it is truly beautiful to behold. Baskett wasnt the first or last publisher to flub a line in the good book. Vinegar bible for sale antiquarian collectible books. The high price of basketts mistake rare books digest. New contemporary style blind stamped leather with metal corners and clasps with new spine. At christ church we decided to celebrate this event in a number of ways. It is so carelessly printed that it was at once named a baskettfull of printers errors.
The nickname is derived from the fact that the parable of the vineyard was misprinted as the parable of the vinegar in luke 22. Instead so many printing mistakes were made that people referred to his bible as a baskettful of errors. Printed by john baskett, the leading publisher of english. This is the 1717 bible printed by john baskett in oxford. It apparently became a status symbol for the rich to have a copy of this baskett edition. The new testament of our lord and saviour jesus christ. The first bible printed by the assigns of newcomb and hills appeared in 1710, and the name of john baskett was first added to theirs upon a new testament in 1712. Printed by john baskett, the leading publisher of english bibles in england and scotland, it was described in grand terms for the beauty of its handtooled cover, typeface, lavish decoration, and quality vellum. Printed by john baskett, the leading publisher of english bibles in england and scotland, this bible was described in grand terms for the beauty of its handtooled cover, typeface, lavish decoration, and quality vellum. Quick to point out the bibles numerous misprints, bsketts competitors branded it a baskettful of errors. The largest mistake takes place in luke, telling the story of the parable of the vineyard, which mr. The vinegar bible how this ancient elixir cleanses your body and slashes fat. Baskett, john dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. May 2011 vinegar bible published john baskett london 1717 the handsomely tooled leather bound king james bible was presented christ church 1958 mrs.
A sound example of the vinegar bible, this example bound in one mighty volume. The holy bible containing the old testament and the new newly translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. The vinegar bible is back at rochester cathedral, complete. Basketts bible is a landmark in english graphic art, celebrated both for the beauty of its typographical design and many baroque engravings, and also for its many typographical errors, including the running headline of luke, chapter 20, which prints. Aug 09, 2011 the first bible printed by the assigns of newcomb and hills appeared in 1710, and the name of john baskett was first added to theirs upon a new testament in 1712. Instead so many printing mistakes were made that people referred to his bible as a baskett ful of errors. Antiquarian books search find out of print books, rare books, second hand books for book collectors. The front cover has detached from the main book and the outer cover has severe detriation. Christ churchs copy of the vinegar bible has been in a display case for many decades. The name of john baskett is last seen on a 12mo new testament of 1742. Baskett, john in the concise oxford companion to english literature. This variant has the 1717 imprint to the old testament and the 1716 imprint to the new testament. Basketts work was known baskett full errors and this bible contained the misprint parable the vinegar for parable the vineyard the page header for luke 20. The vinegar bible, despite a baskettful of errors is a true landmark in.
John baskett holy bible the 19th century rare book and. Mcmullin the book collector spring 1984 533 x 334mm. John baskett and the vinegar bible museum of the bible. Oct 14, 2019 this is a guest post by sean nortz, a phd student in the department of english at the graduate center, cuny. Oct 10, 2019 john baskett in 1711 baskett, who was by then the kings printer, joined the oxford university press, where he and his supporters were determined to improve both the quality and the appearance. In the early 18th century, the first edition of the baskett bible was considered, one of the most beautiful bibles ever produced. Holy bible containing the old testament and the new. Printed by john baskett, printer to the kings most excellent majesty for greatbritain and for the university, 1716. Rare bibles for sale from 1539 to 1884 felix rare books. The chapter heading for luke 20 reads the parable of the vinegar instead of the parable of the vineyard. As you can well imagine there are thousands of words set, and mistakes were made. Unfortunately, the bible contained a number of typographical errors, earning the nickname baskettful of errors.
The previous year, a bible was released that mangled the call in jeremiah to sin no more, encouraging readers to sin on more instead. Antiquestyle half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt with leather labels. Printed by john baskett, who was the kings printer. The vinegar bible is a version of the king james bible printed in 1717 by john baskett who had attained the title of printer to the king s most excellent majesty in 1709. Vinegar bible the holy bible, containing the old testament. News northeast community project unearths rare vinegar bible from barbados. The holy bible old and new testaments aiii8 x2, one illustrated. Find vinegar bible the holy bible, containing the old testament newly translated out of the original tongues. Baskett began to print the book of common prayer in the following year. Unfortunately the book contained many misprints and earned the nickname a baskettful of errors.
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