— An Illustration of the Holy Scriptures by Notes and Explications on the Old and New Testament. In Which the Useful Observations of Former Commentators Will Be Made Use of; the Different Translations of the Bible Into Various Languages Taken Notice of, to Explain Difficult Texts

London, R. Goadby , 1759. Leather. All three volumes of this impressive educational edition of the Holy Bible, adorned with many engraved plates and maps. The sixth edition of this 18th-century Bible commentary published by Robert Goadby, offering verse-by-verse notes and explanations of the Old and New Testaments. With observations of former authorities and new notes added to explain the nature and spirit of the holy scriptures. A very scarce title across all editions, and rarely found in three volumes. Complete in three volumes. Lacking title page to Volume I. Volume III titled 'An Illustration of the New Testament, by Notes and Explications&apos.  Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and eighty-one plates, alongside five folding plates. Volume II with an engraved frontispiece, eleven engraved plates (one folding) and an engraved map. Volume III with an engraved frontispiece, sixty-three engraved plates (one folding) and an engraved map.Noted as Goadby's major production amongst the publication of his influential newspaper Sherborne Mercury. The work was designed for domestic religious study and practical instruction, presenting scripture as both a historical record and a guide to moral and spiritual conduct.In a contemporary full calf binding, with blind stamped borders and raised bands. Marbled endpapers, contemporary blanks.'Apocryphal Books' and 'Index to the Notes to the Illustration of the Old Testament' paginated separately, bound to the rear of Vol II, with half title to 'Apocryphal&apos. 'A Concordance to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament' with its own title page dated 1762, unpaginated, and 'A Rational and Christian Catechism' paginated separately, bound to the rear of Vol III. In a contemporary full calf binding, with blind stamped borders and raised bands. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing and loss to the boards. Fading to spine gilt. With a couple small cracks to Vol III front joint, however joints and hinges remain firm overall considering the size and weight of the volumes. Internally, firmly bound. Volume I lacking title page. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots and handling marks. Toning to Vol III last few leaves. Minor wear to Vol III front free endpaper. Archival repair to the margins of a few index pages to rear of 'New Testament&apos. 2" closed tear to plate facing p. 445 to Vol III. Neat restorations to perimeters of frontispiece and following four leaves to Volume I. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .