1719 New Testament Bible — Printed by James Watson, Edinburgh Volume II of a Two-Volume Set Herbert 950 (743) – Rare Early 18th Century Scottish Printing
This is a rare and historically significant 1719 edition of the New Testament, printed by James Watson, King’s Printer in Edinburgh, Scotland. This volume is listed in the authoritative Herbert bibliography of English Bibles as Herbert 950 (743).
Key Details:
Date: 1719
Printer: James Watson, His Majesty’s Printer
Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
Content: New Testament (Volume II of the complete Bible)
Herbert Reference: 950 (743)
Format: Octavo (8vo)
Text: Double columns, Roman typeface, catchwords present
Binding:
Attractive early binding with herringbone pattern (likely 18th-century)
Boards appear original or period-rebound
Text block tight and pages complete (see photos for detail)
Historical Significance:
James Watson (1664–1722) was one of the most influential early Scottish printers and the first to use Roman type in Scottish Bibles. This edition reflects the post-Union religious publishing boom and is a rare survivor of Scotland’s early independent Bible printing tradition.
Why should you purchase this?:
Collectors of early Bibles
Students of Scottish printing or church history
Bibliophiles seeking a rare, standalone volume
Display in theological libraries or heritage collections
Dimensions:
Weight - 150g
Height - 12.5cm
Width - 6.6cm
Thickness - 2.5cm
Damage:
Wearing on the corners of the cover
Some pages have period "scribbling"/stains (Please see above photos)
Occasional foxing or stains can be found throughout.
