ORIGINAL LEAF FROM THE 1611 FIRST EDITION OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE -

London: Robert Barker, the King's Printer, 1611. Single leaf from S. Matthew, containing chapter 24 in its entirety as well as portions of chapters 23 and 25. Because the 1611 and 1617 editions of the King James Bible are virtually identical, it is difficult to definitively state that this leaf is from 1611 rather than 1617. Both are rare, although there are almost three times as many copies of the 1611 edition extant; so it is statistically more likely that my attribution is correct. Leaves from the New Testament KJV are uncommon, especially from one of the Gospels. This leaf is in reasonably good condition, with some faint water staining and a small chip limited to the margin in one corner. There is one 5-inch closed tear. The leaf is sealed in (but not adhered to) a protective plastic sleeve, with a metal grommet at the top edge.. First Edition. Single Sheet. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Manuscript.