One of the most important volumes in the Western World:
Extremely rare 1611 first
edition, first issue of the King James Bible,
the famous "He" Bible, one of approximately 50 known copies
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Published in 1611 under the auspices of King James I, the King James Bible, or Authorized Version, quickly became the most popular and enduring of all Bible translations. It was a monumental project: the combined effort of 54 scholars working for over seven years with countless source texts. As well as holding a profound religious importance-- it was the standard English Bible for over 300 years and is still the best-selling English version-- the King James Bible exerted a marked influence on English style and the English language.
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| Of the approximately 200 extant copies of the first edition, about 150 are what is generally considered the second issue: the so-called "She" Bible with the corrected misprint in Ruth 3:15 ("he went into the citie" corrected to "she") and the Old Testament title page dated 1613. The "He" Bible, with both New and Old Testament title pages dated 1611 and the "he" misprint is generally regarded as the first issue and is considerably rarer with only an estimated 50 extant copies. |
| (Bible in English,
Authorized Version). London: Robert Barker, 1611. Large pulpit folio,
modern full brown calf. Please inquire.
Scarce 1611 first edition, first issue of the King James Bible, one of the most influential books in the Western world. With general title page in facsimile, double-page map supplied from another copy. Occasional staining and spotting, a very good copy. |
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