Description
JOSHUA 10:10-11:11. “The Sun Stands Still” (10:13). 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 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 Joshua’s victory against the Amorites, assisted by the sun (and the moon) standing still.
