Description
JOHN 8:44-12:11. 2-leaf Set. “I AM”. Geneva Bible. Printed in London by Christopher Barker, 1597. Sm. folio, 10.15″ x 7.0″, reprint of the 1577 ed., Roman type. Reference: Herbert 235. Two leaves in set: 8:44-10:20 and 10:21-12:11. GOOD+ condition overall. 1st leaf: moderate stains, torn away lower corner without loss of text or notes (see pics). 2nd leaf: moderate stains, single blotch at 10:29, repaired closed tear at lower margin without loss (see pics). Older marginal brackets and notes in pen. COA on premium “gold leaf” paper w. gold seal. The two leaves in this set are placed in an Archival Booklet, as is the COA. Text includes some of the remarkable “I AM” sayings of Jesus, at 8:58, 10:11, 10:30, and 11:25. A terrific leaf-set, with admittedly marginal leaves.
