1615 GENEVA ENGLISH Breeches BIBLE printed in London by Robert Barker

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1615 GENEVA ENGLISH Breeches BIBLE

Written on fly page: “This Bible Reign of Elizabeth, Famous Geneva Bible. The first Bible that laid aside the old black letters for the present Roman type. It was also the first to recognize the divisions into verses and the first to omit the Apocrypha (Apocrypha is included in this Bible). It omits the name of St Paul from the epistle to the Hebrews and it uses italics for all words not included in the original”.

Dimensions: Approx. 8 3/4 inches in length x 7 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 5.2 pounds.
Title: GENEVA ENGLISH Breeches BIBLE
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Robert Barker – London
Date Published: 1615
Size: Quarto

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1615 GENEVA BIBLE1615 GENEVA ENGLISH Breeches BIBLE

The Geneva Bible is one of the most historically significant translations of the Bible into English, preceding the King James Version by 51 years. It was the primary Bible of 16th-century English Protestantism and was used by William Shakespeare, Oliver Cromwell, John Knox, John Donne, and John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’s Progress (1678). It was one of the Bibles taken to America on the Mayflower.

A 1615 GENEVA BIBLE. Written on fly page: “This Bible Reign of Elizabeth, Famous Geneva Bible. The first Bible that laid aside the old black letters for the present Roman type. It was also the first to recognize the divisions into verses and the first to omit the Apocrypha (Apocrypha is included in this Bible). It omits the name of St Paul from the epistle to the Hebrews and it uses italics for all words not included in the original”.

Full leather cover (heavily worn, spine and cords split between signatures 3A1 and 3A2, both boards detached), lacking general title-page, subsequent preliminary leaf and 2 of 4 preliminary unfoliated leaves in the New Testament, but retaining New Testament title-page (composed of woodcut portraits enclosing cordiform text-panel), Concordances bound in at rear (dated 1613 on title-page, 1615 on colophon), headlines shaved, a few narrow worm-tracks, New Testament title-page with repaired tear at head and marginal loss to lower fore corner, occasional damp-staining, a few other marks, together with Nicolas Fontaine,

Contains: 1615 Old Testament / Apocrypha / New Testament
Dimensions: Approx. 8 3/4 inches in length x 7 inches in width x 3 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 5.2 pounds.
Title: GENEVA ENGLISH Breeches BIBLE
Format/binding: Hardback-Full Leather
Book condition: Used Antique – Good
Publisher: Robert Barker – London
Date Published: 1615
Size: Quarto

1615 GENEVA ENGLISH BIBLE

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Shipping Weight
Weight5.2 lbs
Dimensions12 × 12 × 8 in
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Bible Condition Guide
At-a-glance Condition Guide
Standard condition grades used for antiquarian Bibles.
Grade Short definition Key signs to look for Typical use / value
Fine (F) Virtually as issued; near‑new for its age. Tight, original binding; clean, unmarked pages; original leather or cloth intact; minimal shelf wear. Collector quality; commands the highest premium.
Very Good (VG) Light signs of use but well cared for. Minor rubbing at edges; small scuffs; sound binding; complete text and plates/maps present. Collectible; desirable but lower premium than Fine.
Good (G) Clearly used; moderate wear and handling signs. Fading or spine rubbing; light foxing or inscriptions; small tears; structurally sound. Solid reading copy; modest market value.
Fair Worn but generally complete text block. Heavy wear to boards; loose hinges; missing endpapers or half‑title; soiling or repairs needed. Low value; suitable for restoration or rebinding.
Poor / Reading Copy Heavily damaged; often only the text remains usable. Detached covers; missing pages; severe water/mold damage; heavy foxing or staining. Reference or restoration only; minimal market value unless content is exceptionally rare.

Note: Binding condition (original, rebacked, or binding copy) and presence of plates, maps, or family registers significantly affect value. Please look at all photos and read the entire description when evaluating a listing.