Presenting a remarkable piece of history, the 1611 King James Bible, known as 'The Great He Bible', is a significant artefact from the religious and literary world. Published by Robert Barker in London, this first edition features black-letter text in double columns, woodcut initials and ornaments, and genealogies of Holy Scripture. Notably, it includes the engraved Adam and Eve family tree and a separate title for 'The Newe Testament of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ'.
Measuring an impressive 44cm x 29cm, this folio edition is bound in full calf with a ribbed spine for an elegant presentation. A notable feature of this edition is the erroneous reading 'and he went into the citie' in Ruth 3:15.
Commissioned by King James I, this translation has left an indelible mark on the English language, influencing both religious and literary traditions for over four centuries. This first issue of the King James Bible is a testament to its enduring legacy and historical significance.
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