Description
LEVITICUS 15:20-16:29. “The Scapegoat”. 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, is slightly distinct from the 1611 “He” variant, and distinct from all other folio editions. FINE condition; light stains to bottom edge and outer edge/margin (see pics); with 1 WOODCUT initial. 15.25″ 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 describes the duties of the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies, and proscribes the selection of a scapegoat as a sin-offering for the People (16:3-16), often cited as a “type” for the atonement wrought by Jesus.
