Observations on the Bible Book. XII. It may save trouble, and prevent inaccuracies, if the following explanation of the letters used in designating the various descriptions of Bibles and Testaments be pasted inside the Bible Book. SP-MR Small Pica, royal paper, 8vo. with Marginal References 14 0 10 6 B-MR. Brevier, medium paper, with Marginal References *.* The BIBLES issued by the Society are bound in calf. The prices inserted in this Table are those of April 1821: but the calculations, in all the Specimens contained in this Section, are made on the basis of the former prices, as specified in a similar Table, page 186.-The reduction having taken place while this work was in the press, the requisite alteration could not be made in the Specimens. Observations on the BIBLE SECRETARY'S ORDERS. NO. XIX.-BIBLE SECRETARY'S ORDERS. 1. These orders are printed on paper the same size as the Specimen: the title of the Association, and that of the Society with which it is connected, being filled in by the Bible Secretary. When the Association requires a supply of Bibles and Testaments, the Bible Secretary ascertains, by reference to the Cash Secretary, the balance due by the Ladies' Branch Society; and adapts her order to such balance, and to the probable wants of the Association. She then fills up and signs one of these orders, which should be numbered successively, and sends it to the Bible Secretary of the Ladies' Branch Society. II. There are spaces left at the bottom of the list of English Bibles and Testaments, for the insertion of any copies, in other languages, which may be required. A list of all the versions on sale at the Depository of the Parent Society will be found in the Appendix, No. II. III. It should always be recollected by the officers of Bible' Associations, that the Societies with which they are connected do not recognise their orders until the full amount has been paid. Without a strict attention to this regulation, the interests and stability of both would be endangered. Before the introduction of these printed orders, frequent errors and disappointments occurred; but, by their adoption, the duties of the Bible Secretary are discharged with facility and correctness. * Or the Auxiliary (or Branch) Society 1 No. 1. Specimen of the BIBLE SECRETARY'S ORDERS. SPECIMEN OF THE BIBLE SECRETARY'S ORDERS. Charles' LADIES' BIBLE ASSOCIATION. Plymouth, 11th July, 1819. The Bible Secretary of the Ladies' Branch of the Plymouth, &c. Auxiliary Bible Society is requested to furnish the Charles' Association with the following Bibles and Testaments; the amount of which, at Cost Prices, has been remitted to the Cash Secretary. |