Description
JUDGES 16:19-18:15. “Samson’s Strength Renewed”. 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 2 WOODCUT initials. 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 Samson’s final battle against the Philistines and their gods, through the renewal of his strength and the destruction of the “house” of Dagon.
