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GENESIS 11:11-13:4. “God’s Promise to Abraham” (Ch. 12). FIRST EDITION. “She” variant, the first editor’s correction. Printed in 1611, likely published between 1611-1613, in London, by Robert Barker. Herbert 319. This folio leaf is slightly distinct from the 1611 “He” variant (uncorrected), the 1613 72-line folio, the 1617 folio and all other 59-line folio editions. In FINE condition; light stain to 8 lines at the outer corner, small spot at lower margin (see pics); with 2 WOODCUT initials (1 inhabited beast). Good margins. COA on premium “gold leaf” paper w. signature and seal. Leaf and COA set in a museum-quality Archival Booklet w. archival sleeves for long-term archival conservation. This highly theological leaf contains God’s first and primary promise to Abraham that God’s blessing” to all the families of the earth would be through Israel (12:3). This promise is the foundation for the existence of Israel, that through her messiah Jesus, God would save the world from sin and death. Size: 15.25″ x 10″. Includes Priority Shipping.
