{"product_id":"1605-geneva-bible-new-testament-original-leaves-sold-individually","title":"1605 Geneva Bible, New Testament Original Leaves,  Sold Individually","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eOffered here is a substantial group of original leaves from a 1605 Geneva Bible, one of the most historically important English Bibles of the Reformation period. The Geneva Bible was the Bible of the English Puritans and Pilgrims and was widely used in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, predating the King James Version of 1611.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThese leaves are printed in two-column blackletter type with extensive marginal commentary, the distinctive study notes for which the Geneva Bible is famous. The pages include running chapter summaries, cross references, and theological marginal notes typical of the Geneva edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe paper is period rag paper, printed on a hand press with movable type. Despite being over 400 years old, the text remains generally clear and readable. Condition varies from leaf to leaf but overall is typical for early 17th-century printed material, with expected edge wear, toning, occasional staining, and minor losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis group represents a large portion of the New Testament, spanning multiple books including the Gospels, Acts, the Pauline epistles, and Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBecause these leaves are loose, they may be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ecollectors of early Bibles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eframing or display\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003estudy of early English Bible printing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ebookbinding or conservation projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOverall good antique condition for the age. Expect typical early paper wear including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eedge chipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003elight staining or toning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eoccasional wormholes or small losses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eminor corner damage on some leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease review photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMissing Leaves \/ Page Gaps:\u003cbr\u003eThis group represents most of the New Testament but the following pages are missing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ep. 442\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003epp. 447–449\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ep. 457\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003epp. 473–481\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ep. 488\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003epp. 511–514\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003epp. 519–529\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003epp. 536–544\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAdditionally, the following sections of Matthew are not present:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMatthew chapter 6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMatthew chapter 7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMatthew chapter 12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMatthew chapter 13\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAll other pages appear to be present within the surviving portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Note:\u003cbr\u003eThe Geneva Bible was first published in 1560 by English Protestant reformers in Geneva. It introduced several innovations including verse numbering and extensive marginal commentary, making it one of the earliest true “study Bibles.” It remained the most popular English Bible until the King James Version began to replace it in the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions (Approximately):\u003cbr\u003eHeight - 22cm \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth - 16.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53233380655443,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/57_842aeb68-366f-4192-87d1-a6beaa4f014f.jpg?v=1773322247","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/1605-geneva-bible-new-testament-original-leaves-sold-individually","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}