{"product_id":"1605-geneva-bible-leaves-complete-book-of-psalms-and-preface","title":"1605 Geneva Bible Leaves: Complete Book of Psalms and Preface","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOffered here is a remarkable group of original early 17th-century Bible leaves believed to be from a 1605 Geneva Bible, including what appears to be the entire Book of Psalms and the Preface section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThese leaves are printed in the distinctive blackletter (Gothic) typeface typical of early English Bibles and feature decorative woodcut initials, ornamental printer’s devices, and period typography. The paper is handmade rag paper, characteristic of early modern printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Geneva Bible (first printed in 1560) was one of the most influential English Bibles of the Reformation era and was widely used throughout the late 16th and early 17th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIncluded Sections:\u003cbr\u003e• Preface to the Christian Reader\u003cbr\u003e• Portions of the Book of Common Prayer material (Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony sections)\u003cbr\u003e• The Psalms of David – complete Psalter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Psalms pages include headings such as:\u003cbr\u003e\"The Psalmes of David, of that translation which is commonly used in the Church.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSeveral pages contain decorative drop capitals and printer ornaments, typical of Geneva Bible editions printed in England during the late 1500s and early 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSome leaves also show period handwritten marginal notes, adding historical character and suggesting devotional use by a reader centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePrinting Characteristics:\u003cbr\u003e• Blackletter type with Roman headings\u003cbr\u003e• Two-column layout\u003cbr\u003e• Decorative woodcut initials\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-laid rag paper\u003cbr\u003e• Early modern English spelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThese are loose leaves from a disbound Bible. Pages show expected wear for 400+ year old paper:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e• Edge wear and losses\u003cbr\u003e• Tears and corner damage\u003cbr\u003e• Age toning and staining\u003cbr\u003e• Some pages trimmed or irregular\u003cbr\u003e• Text remains readable on most leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease review photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Geneva Bible was the Bible of the English Reformation and was used by many early English Protestants. It predates the King James Version and remained widely printed well into the early 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThese leaves represent authentic examples of early English Bible printing and devotional literature, making them appealing for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e• Antiquarian books\u003cbr\u003e• Early printed Bibles\u003cbr\u003e• Reformation history\u003cbr\u003e• Historic manuscripts and ephemera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal For:\u003cbr\u003e• Bible collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Historical paper collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Framing and display pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Study of early English typography\u003cbr\u003e• Reformation and church history collections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves will be packed with a wooden board and protective plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions (Approximately):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight -  21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth - 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53233377149267,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/57_ba24f140-1465-439e-8f20-a685c30ce369.jpg?v=1773322232","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/1605-geneva-bible-leaves-complete-book-of-psalms-and-preface","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}