1791 Isaac Collins Bible Title Leaf (General Title Page)
This title leaf originates from a historically significant edition of the Bible, printed in Trenton, New Jersey, by Isaac Collins. Recognized as the first Bible printed in New Jersey and the second Quarto King James Bible produced in America, it holds a unique place in early American printing history. Notably, this edition replaced the traditional "Dedication to King James" with an introduction titled "To the Reader," authored by John Witherspoon.
The Collins Bible is celebrated for its typographical precision, achieved through meticulous proofreading. Subscribers were given the option to include or exclude the Apocrypha and marginal commentary, reflecting a personalized approach to Bible printing. With only 5,000 copies printed in 1791, fewer than 100 are known to exist today, making it a rare and valuable artifact. This edition also marks the emergence of the American Family Bible tradition and symbolizes the growing independence of American printers following the Revolutionary War.
 
Values range from $4,000 to $20,000 depending on condition, with individual leaves like this one highly collectible.