1611 King James HE Bible Apocrypha Title Leaf
Key Features
From the First Edition King James He Bible
Size: Pulpit Folio (16” x 11”)
Printer: Robert Barker, London
SKU: P80b
Contents
Esther 15:24 – Wisdom 3:9
The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New: Newly Translated out of the Originall tongues: & with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by his Maiesties special Comandement. Appointed to be read in Churches.
Summary
One leaf originating from the first edition He King James Bible. This Apocryphal title leaf contains one head-piece and three large floriated initials.
Description
This is the 59-line folio King James Bible – being the very first edition, first issue HE version. This leaf is signed in pencil along the gutter by two Bible collectors and experts Dr. Donald Brake and John Hellstern to confirm that this leaf originated from a first edition He Bible.
References
Herbert 309, STC 2216.