Description
1st KINGS 17:20-18:43. “Contest On Mt Carmel”. FIRST EDITION. Great “She” Bible variant. Printed in 1611, published/titled 1611-1613, in London, by Robert Barker. Herbert 319. This leaf, being the printer’s first “correction” (spelling, spacing, and woodcut variations) already in 1611 extending to 1612 and possibly into 1613, is slightly distinct from the initial 1611 “He” variant, and distinct from all other 59-line folio edition. FINE condition; folded upper corner (see pics); with 1 FANCY WOODCUT initial. 15.4″ x 10.0″. COA on premium “gold leaf” paper w. signature and seal. Leaf and COA set in an Archival Booklet. This semi-premium text recounts Elijah’s career-defining triumph over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
