Rider’s Bible, 1763- 1768

The Christian's Family Bible. Containing the Old and New Testaments at Large; and the Apocrypha. With Comments and Annotations, Theological, Historical, Critical, and Moral: By the REverend W. Rider, A. B. late of Jesus College, Oxford, One of the Master's of St. Paul's School, and Chaplain to the Worshipful Company of Mercers. London: Printed for the Author; And (by his Appointment) Sold by Mess. Wilson and Fell, at the Angel in Pater-noster-Row; W. Ward at Sheffield; T. Merril at Campridge; and W. Jackson at Oxford. Vol 1: 1763; Vol 2: 1767; and Vol 3: 1765.
 
Complete in three volumes, serially issued, (and apparently out of sequence).
 
Folio (14.5 inches tall). Rebound in full calf bindings. Minor stains and fading to bindings, scattered scuffing at edges of bands. Some paper repairs. Edges of end papers toned. Extensive family records penned inside vol 1. Records of awarding Freedom of the City to (apparently) a guild member (see photos). Text block clean and bright. Unmarked. Wide clean margins. Over 100 engraved plates and maps interspersed throughout.
 
A very good copy of a beautifully produced 18th century family Bible.