Description
JOB 19:22-22:3. “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth” (19:25). FIRST EDITION. Known as The Great “She” Bible, the “Queen” of 1611 Bibles. First editorial correction of the original, uncorrected “He” variant, differing chiefly in obscure spellings, word spacing and woodcuts. Census about 175 “He” and 450 “She” Bibles extant. Printed in 1611 (and immediately thereafter), published between 1611-1613, in London, by Robert Barker, according to extant title pages. Experts disagree whether the “He” and the “She” should count as a single edition with two variants, or as two distinct editions. Reference: Herbert 319. All 59-line folio leaves (1611 He, 1611 She, 1617, 1634, 1640) are interchangeable, so buyer beware. Nonetheless, each leaf can be determined with certainty.
EXCELLENT condition with wide margins, 16.0″ x 10.5″. V. light soiling to outer edge; crease to lower corner (see pics). With 3 WOODCUT initials. Text includes the famous line, picked up in Handel’s “Messiah” regarding Jesus’ resurrection: “I know that my Redeemer liveth . . .” (19:25). COA on premium “gold leaf” paper with signature and seal. Leaf and COA set in a museum-quality Archival Booklet with archival sleeves. Includes Priority Shipping.
