1541 Great Bible Leaf and 1595 Bishops’ Bible Leaf
Key Features
Size: Leaves (about 16” x 10.5” each), Frame (31” x 25.75”)
Printer: Edwarde Whitchurch (Great) and Christopher Barker (Bishops’)
SKU: N08a
Contents
Great Bible – Creation and the fall – Genesis 2-3
Bishops’ Bible – Prophecy of the virgin birth - Isaiah 7-8
The Byble in Englysh, that is to saye the content of all the holy scripture, both of the olde and newe with a Prologe thereinto made by the reverende father in God, Thomas archebyshop of Canorbury. This is the Byble appointed to the use of ye churches.
Summary
A near fine leaf from the fifth edition of the 1541 Great Bible in two column black letter font with 62 lines to the full column. Genesis 2:1 – 3:9 with one woodcut depicting the serpent and Adan and Eve. With two floriated initials.
References
Herbert 61, STC 2074.
“The Holy Bible, conteyning the Olde Testament and the Newe. Authorised and appoynted to be read in Churches.”
Summary
A folio leaf in good condition from the 1595 Bishop’s Bible featuring the prophecy of the Virgin Birth. One floriated initial and 66 lines to the full column. Two column black letter font. Some marginal damp staining impacting a few letters of text.
References
Herbert 227, STC 2167.
Both leaves have been matted and framed with a plaque below.