The engraving in this variant edition, dated 1540 [i.e. 1541], is a powerful piece of political propaganda. Under the eyes of God, Henry enthroned, distributing God's word to Cranmer (on his left) and Cromwell (on his right)
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Title: The Byble in Englyshe ...
Date Published: 1540
Location: London
Collection: Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500
Catalogue Number: KK.b.20
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