Description
JOHN 19:12b-21:16.”It is Finished”. King James “He” Bible. Printed in London by Robert Barker, 1613. First Quarto Black Letter Edition. Overall size: 8.6″ x 6.25″. Reference: Herbert 323 (text block 199mm x 138mm), the “He” edition, containing the original error in Ruth 3:15 “he went into the citie” and according to Herbert a “close reprint” of the 1611 folio “He” first edition, first issue. This 1613 “He” edition is the last of its kind; after 1613, no other “He” editions were printed — thus the relative rarity of this edition [Note: The best indicator of a genuine 1613 “He” Bible is the correct block size under 200mm tall, the Ruth 3:15 citation, and uniform pages throughout.] For scholarly reference, see Herbert’s Historical Catalogue of English Bibles. See also David Norton’s A Textual History of the King James Bible.
Leaf is in FINE+ condition overall w. full deadlines and margins; minor light smudges (see pics). Although John’s Gospel is the last to have been written, many scholars see his account of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection as the most authentic. COA on premium “gold leaf” paper with signature and gold seal. This leaf sets in a museum quality Bi-fold Portfolio.
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