1613 King James “He” Bible Leaf — Acts 19–21
1613 King James “He” Bible Leaf — Acts 19–21
Acquire a genuine original leaf from the early history of the King James Bible with this 1613 King James Bible quarto leaf, printed in London by Robert Barker, Printer to King James I.
This leaf belongs to the important early “He” edition lineage of the King James Bible, representing the continuing development of the Authorized Version only a few years after the monumental 1611 first edition. Printed in the handsome Gothic Black Letter style characteristic of early English Bibles, the leaf offers an exceptionally tangible connection to the formative years of the King James Bible's printing history.
Featured Scripture — Acts 19–21
This New Testament leaf spans Acts Chapters 19, 20, and 21, bringing together several memorable episodes from the ministry and travels of the Apostle Paul.
Acts 19 — The Riot at Ephesus
The account of Demetrius and the silversmiths of Ephesus, whose trade is threatened by Paul's preaching concerning the worship of the goddess Diana, culminates in a dramatic citywide disturbance.
Acts 20 — Eutychus Raised
The moving account of the young man Eutychus, who falls from a third-story window after becoming drowsy during Paul's lengthy nighttime discourse, followed by Paul's miraculous restoration of the young man.
Acts 20–21 — Paul's Farewell and Journey to Jerusalem
The leaf continues into Paul's deeply moving farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus before recounting his continued journey toward Jerusalem.
Together, these chapters preserve some of the most memorable narratives concerning Paul's missionary ministry and the early Christian Church.
Early King James Bible Printing
The 1613 “He” edition occupies an important place in the early printing history of the King James Bible. It followed the monumental 1611 first edition and continued the production of the Authorized Version in the early seventeenth century.
The leaf's Gothic Black Letter typography, period spelling, and historic printing format provide an authentic visual connection to the world in which the earliest generations of the King James Bible were produced and read.
Format & Dimensions
Date: 1613
Edition: King James Bible — “He” edition
Format: Quarto
Dimensions: Approximately 6½" × 8¼"
Text: Acts 19–21
Typography: Gothic Black Letter
Printer: Robert Barker, London
Certificate: Includes an official Certificate of Authenticity
Its convenient quarto dimensions also make it particularly well suited to archival presentation or traditional framing.
Condition
This approximately 413-year-old Jacobean leaf remains in wonderful antiquarian condition.
The text is 100% complete, crisp, and fully legible on both sides, with strong period typography throughout.
A single tiny historic wormhole is present in the outer blank margin. It is superficial and positioned safely away from the printed text, with no loss of lettering.
The leaf displays an attractive, clean light cream historic patina, accompanied by minimal edge wear and only slight corner rounding. The paper remains structurally sound and presents beautifully for its age.
Preservation & Display
This is an authentic piece of early seventeenth-century English printing history and a particularly engaging leaf for collectors interested in the development of the King James Bible.
Whether preserved within a private collection, incorporated into an archival display, or traditionally framed, it offers an opportunity to place an actual page from the early King James printing tradition directly into view.
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Collection Reference: AS-1028
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