Show EASTERN BUYER GETS OLD BIBLE LONG IN FAMILY part of it printed in 1034 the rest of it published in 1604 the oldest family bible in the united states lias has been acquired by a philadelphian ile he is edward applebach and ho he bought the bible from mrs E A giffin of miami fla the bible is that of the kent family and in addition to carrying all the books of the old and nc new testaments it contains the book of common prayer and other rituals used in the church of england one william Ile headlam Heid adlam lam apparently was the bibles first owner for liis its name and the date 1070 1670 appear on one page then follow a number of kent family names dames and dates up tip to the the volume printed in the main by john bill and christopher barker printers to the kings most excellent majesty contains 1400 pages 1152 of them used for the books of the old and new testaments also contained within the bible is the following prayer for the english royal family almighty god the fountain of all goodness we humbly beseech thee to bless our gracious queen catherine mary the queen mother james the he duke of york and all the royal family endow them with thy holy spirit enrich them with thy heavenly grace prosper them with chappin happiness ess and bring thern them to thine everlasting kingdom through jesus christ our lord |