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1613 King James Bible - (First Black Letter Edition) | $10,500 | (Herbert 323.)
The 1613 King James Bible quarto is a significant early edition of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, which was first published in 1611. This particular quarto is notable for its printing style and a famous typographical error known as the "He" misprint, which occurs in the book of Ruth (3:15). Features of the 1613 Quarto First Black Letter Quarto: The 1613 edition is recognized as the first quarto printed in black letter type. This style was prevalent in earlier tex


1613 King James Bible - (Second Edition) | $13,500 | (Herbert 322.)
The 1613 King James Folio is known as the "true" Second Folio Edition of the King James Bible. The 1611 first edition edition folio used a 59-line per column format, this specific 1613 printing utilized a smaller black-letter font to fit 72 lines per page, making it the only large folio edition to use this layout. It is notable for correcting approximately 400 printing errors found in the original 1611 edition. As the printer holding the royal patent, Robert Barker was solel


1580 Geneva Bible Quarto (Original Leather Boards & Metalwork) | $4500 | (Herbert 165)
The Historical Significance of the 1580 Geneva Bible The Geneva Bible, first published in 1560, became a cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation, and this 1580 edition holds particular historical significance. The Geneva Bible was the first English translation to be made directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts, marking a pivotal moment in the years of scripture being accessible to the English-speaking population. Significance of the Year 1580 The year 1580 was not


1795 Holy Bible by Thomas Bensley & Engraved by James Fittler | $3950
1795 3 Volume Bible Complete Set by James Fittler This 1795 3 Volume Bible Set by James Fittler is a remarkable example with fine binding and superior craftsmanship. These volumes have exquisite show quality bindings and represent a significant piece of biblical history. Misprints in Bibles, such as these 1795 "Child Killer" Bibles as they are often called, due to the misprint at Mark 7:27, are mostly sought after by collectors due to their rarity. Historical Relevance The 17


1644 Geneva Bible Folio (Final Edition) | $9500
The 1644 Geneva Bible final edition stands as a remarkable piece of religious and cultural history. This rare folio, printed in Amsterdam, represents the last printing of the famous Geneva Bible, a text that shaped English-speaking Christianity for centuries. Its large full-page engravings, detailed maps, and exquisite vellum binding make it one of the finest and most complete copies available today. The 1644 Geneva Bible final edition open to a detailed map page The Historic


1574 Bishops Bible Folio (Third Folio Edition) | $5500
Historical Importance of the 1574 Bishops' Bible The 1574 Bishops' Bible is a significant translation of the Bible into English, and only 35 years into the timeline of English Bible printing, legally produced in England. The 1574 was produced during a period of intense religious conflict and religious transformation in England. It was the 3rd version of the earlier Bishops' Bible folio, first published in 1568 and then 1572, Historical Context of the Bishops' Bible The Bisho


1890 Parallel Family Holy Bible with 2000 Illustrations | $545.00
This 1890 Parallel Family Holy Bible by The Williams & Cox Co., is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Complete Concordance, Chronological Tables, Historical Descriptions, and more, this Bible offers more than scripture—it


1872 Pictorial Family Holy Bible with 2500 Illustrations (Superfine Edition) | $545.00
This 1872 Pictorial Family Holy Bible by P. W. Ziegler & Co., is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Dr. William Smith's Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into


1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 2000 Illustrations | $545.00
This 1892 Victorian Family Holy Bible, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cultural life of ea


1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible | Isaac Hough | Parallel-Column Edition | $545.00
This 1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Isaac Hough, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cult


1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible | H.D. Burroughs | Parallel-Column Edition | $345.00
This 1886 Victorian Family Holy Bible by H.D. Burroughs, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With well over 1000 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Concordance a Complete Book of Psalms and Chronological Chart of Biblical Events, this Bible offers more than s


1882 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 2500 Illustrations | $545.00
This 1882 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Baird & Dillion, is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and


1884 Victorian Catholic Family Holy Bible (Douay Rheims) with 2000 Illustrations | $445.00
This 1884 Catholic Family Holy Bible by Geo. Haydock , is a beautiful artifact from the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 2500 detailed illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a window into the spiritual and cul


1874 Victorian Family Holy Bible with 1800 Illustrations | (SOLD)
The 1874 Victorian Family Holy Bible by Henry S. Goodspeed & Co. stands out as a remarkable artifact in the history of religious publishing. This edition is not just a Bible; it is a richly illustrated folio that combines faith, art, and family heritage in a single volume. With 1,800 detailed woodcut illustrations, a heavy embossed leather cover, and additional features like a Bible Dictionary and historical descriptions, this Bible offers more than scripture—it offers a wind


1603 Geneva Bible Quarto (Cambridge Style Contemporary Binding) | (SOLD)
Significance of the 1603 Geneva Bible Quarto as an English Translation The 1603 Geneva Bible Quarto represents a crucial phase in the history of English translations of the Bible. It was the last major translation of the Bible into English before the King James Version (KJV) was published in 1611. The Geneva Bible was notable for its clear, accessible language and extensive marginal notes that provided commentary and interpretation, which were particularly appealing to Prote


1578 Geneva Bible (First Pulpit Folio) Christopher Barker | (SOLD) | (Herbert 154)
Brief History of Geneva Bible The 1578 Geneva Bible is the First Edition of a large “Pulpit Folio” printing of the famous Geneva Bible. This Bible is over 440 years old. This is the first Geneva Bible printed specifically for the church pulpit; a grand display piece nearly twice the size of all our other Geneva Bibles of its time. The Geneva Bible was first printed in Geneva, Switzerland, by refugees from England, fleeing the persecution of Protestants by Roman Catholic Queen


1717 King James Bible "Vinegar Bible" (Red Ruled) | (SOLD)
The 1717 King James Bible, commonly known as the "Vinegar Bible," is not just any book; it is a remarkable treasure in the realm of biblical texts. Its historical significance and unique features have captured the imagination of historians. Historical Context of the Vinegar Bible By the time the 1717 edition was printed, the King James Bible had firmly established itself as a cornerstone of English culture and religion. Significant events like the English Civil War were shapi
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