Baskett began to print the book of common prayer in the following year, when he brought out editions in quarto, octavo, and 12mo. The holy bible, containing the old testament and the new. 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. Dibdin notes this bible as the most magnificent of the oxford bibles. The vinegar bible is back at rochester cathedral, complete. The name of john baskett is last seen on a 12mo new testament of 1742. The largest mistake takes place in luke, telling the story of the parable of the vineyard, which mr.
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. 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. This is the 1717 bible printed by john baskett in oxford. Broad collection of vinegar bible at hard to beat prices. Baskett, john in the concise oxford companion to english literature.
John baskett was to become a powerful character in the world of printing. Mary, duchess of gloucester, the baskett vinegar bible, and. 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. It is known as the vinegar bible, from an error in the headline of st. Instead so many printing mistakes were made that people referred to his bible as a baskett ful of errors. The vinegar bible was printed by john baskett in oxford in 1717 but. The new testament of our lord and saviour jesus christ. 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. 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. Printed by john baskett, who was the kings printer. In 1709 john baskett purchased the exclusive royal patent to print bibles in england, control of which his family retained until 1799. 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.
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. John baskett, purchased the exclusive, royal patent to print bibles in. Vinegar bible the holy bible, containing the old testament. Baskett, john dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. The holy bible old and new testaments aiii8 x2, one illustrated. John baskett holy bible the 19th century rare book and. Appointed to be read in churches the vinegar bible by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 parable should have been correctly called the parable of the vineyard whereas basketts typo reads as the parable of the vinegar. As printer king george and the university oxford between 1711 and his death 1742 john baskett was responsible for printing many fine books. Unfortunately the book contained many misprints and earned the nickname a baskettful of errors. Mary, duchess of gloucester, the baskett vinegar bible. Instead so many printing mistakes were made that people referred to his bible as a baskettful of errors. This is a guest post by sean nortz, a phd student in the department of english at the graduate center, cuny. The high price of basketts mistake rare books digest. The book pages are all present but showing signs of wear, foxing and crimping. Among the books damaged that day was bible john baskett printed for king. Antiquarian books search find out of print books, rare books, second hand books for book collectors. The previous year, a bible was released that mangled the call in jeremiah to sin no more, encouraging readers to sin on more instead. The rarer of two known states the other bearing a 1717 imprint.
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. The typeset was done by john baskett, printer to the king. Mcmullin the book collector spring 1984 533 x 334mm. 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. Quick to point out the bibles numerous misprints, bsketts competitors branded it a baskettful of errors. 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. He printed editions of the book of common prayer, and the vinegar bible in two volumes 171617, of. Summary a beautiful set of the famed vinegar bible published by john baskett of oxford.
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. Bible and prayer book, bound with the way ton true happiness to the back of the book. 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. Jun 08, 2017 unfortunately the book contained many misprints and earned the nickname a baskettful of errors. 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. First edition of the monumental, splendidly illustrated vinegar bible, with 60 detailed copper engravings, handsomely bound in contemporary, elaborately giltdecorated morocco. John baskett was the kings printer who purchased the biblepatent in 1709 which granted him the exclusive right to print the book of common. The vinegar bible is not the only misprinted bible we know of the printers bible from 1612 is another example of a printers blunder. The front cover has detached from the main book and the outer cover has severe detriation. Antiquestyle half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt with leather labels.
Unfortunately, the bible contained a number of typographical errors, earning the nickname baskettful of errors. A fine copy of the vinegar bible by the royal printer of bibles john baskett. 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. Northeast community project unearths rare vinegar bible. 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. This variant has the 1717 imprint to the old testament and the 1716 imprint to the new testament. Baskett wasnt the first or last publisher to flub a line in the good book. Vinegar bible for sale antiquarian collectible books. The vinegar bible, despite a baskettful of errors is a true landmark in.
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. The nickname is derived from the fact that the parable of the vineyard was misprinted as the parable of the vinegar in luke 22. And with the former translations diligently compared and revised. Vinegar bible leaves a notsosour taste at auction the courier. Bible the holy bible containing the old testament and the new newly. A record of family births, marriages and deaths from 1725 1838 was kept in this bible, one couple. Appointed to be read in churches the vinegar bible anon 17161717 john baskett. The vinegar bible, so called because it contains a typographical error, substituting vinegar for vineyard in the gospel of luke, was unveiled at st. John baskett and the vinegar bible museum of the bible. It apparently became a status symbol for the rich to have a copy of this baskett edition.
Basketts work was known as a baskett full of errors and this bib. At christ church we decided to celebrate this event in a number of ways. 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. Christ churchs copy of the vinegar bible has been in a display case for many decades. Printed in oxford in 1717, it is john basketts socalled vinegar bible, which also. In 1716 he began printing at oxford a large two volume edition of the holy bible. He printed editions of the book of common prayer, and the vinegar bible in two. New contemporary style blind stamped leather with metal corners and clasps with new spine. May 2011 vinegar bible published john baskett london 1717 the handsomely tooled leather bound king james bible was presented christ church 1958 mrs. 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.
One of the most famous misprints occured in the page heading in luke 20. Holy bible containing the old testament and the new. 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. Rare bibles for sale from 1539 to 1884 felix rare books. 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. Oct 14, 2019 this is a guest post by sean nortz, a phd student in the department of english at the graduate center, cuny. 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 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.
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. Thick octavo, new leather spine and corners, a stunning copy of a very rare bible. The vinegar bible, king james bible museum of the bible. Find vinegar bible the holy bible, containing the old testament newly translated out of the original tongues.
I brought you a book last week and here is another. The vinegar bible how this ancient elixir cleanses your body and slashes fat. 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. As you can well imagine there are thousands of words set, and mistakes were made. Baskett began to print the book of common prayer in the following year. John basketts vinegar bible the very large and very heavy bible approx. Printed by john baskett, the leading publisher of english. Vinegar bible vinegar bible published by john baskett. It is so carelessly printed that it was at once named a baskettfull of printers errors. No doubt, in part, referring to the words at the top of.
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