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1484 GOSPEL OF JOHN. JOHN 1-21 (whole Gospel of John + partial Prologue to Letters of Paul). “In the beginning was the Word” (1:1). Printed in Venice by Johann Herbort, de Seligenstadt, April 30, 1484. Reference: Goff B580. Eight (8) leaves nicely bound in 3/4 leather w. title to the Gospel; hand-made end papers. 22 Hand-painted initials in RED & BLUE. First leaf containing Ch 1-3 comes from an identical Bible as the other 7 leaves, tho slightly smaller in overall size. EXCELLENT condition overall; leaf containing Ch 11-12 w. ink smear, recto only (see pics). A superior heirloom booklet of this most important Gospel! Priority shipping.
