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Feb 3, 20262 min
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 solely responsible for...

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Jan 25, 20262 min
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 notable for both...

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Jan 24, 20262 min
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 1795 "Child Killer"...

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