In addition to the Newman-Rogers Bible that is described elsewhere, there is also an old Bible dating back to 1783 that was handed down to me, together with a prayer book dated 1642.

The bible is inscribed by Edwin Sandys Newman, describing it as "a valuable present from my invaluable mother. October 26th 1793". Perhaps it was a 30th birthday present.

The prayer book is much older, dated 1642, but there is no inscription that gives a clue as to whose possession it was.

Edwin Sandys Newman's 1793 Bible
(inside the front fly-leaf)

1642 Prayer Book
(inside front cover)

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