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Leaf from the first printed translation in Irish of the Old Testament, 1685

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 13
Identifier: Item 13

Scope and Contents

A leaf from the first printed translation in Irish of the Old Testament. The title page reads: "The books of the Old Testament, translated into Irish by the Care and Diligence of Doctor William Bedel, Late Bishop of Kilmore in Ireland, and for the Publick Good of that Nation." It was printed in London, 1685. The recto side of the page is marked 573 and the verso side is marked as 574.

Dates

  • created: 1685

Conditions Governing Access

WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

6.8 x 9.25 in. (17.3 x 23.5 cm)

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
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