This is an original leaf from the first edition of the Geneva Bible, printed in 1560 in Geneva, Switzerland by Rowland Hall. The Geneva Bible is one of the most historically important English Bibles ever produced—beloved by the Puritans, carried to America on the Mayflower, and used for decades before the King James Bible of 1611.
This leaf comes from the Book of Exodus, recounting the dramatic Plagues of Egypt.
Details:
• Date: 1560 (First Edition)
• Printer: Rowland Hall, Geneva
• Content: Exodus – “The Plagues of Egypt” (locusts, hail, and the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart)
• Language: Early Modern English, with marginal notes characteristic of the Geneva Bible
• Size: Approx. see photos.
• Condition: As pictured, showing expected age-related toning and edge wear
Note on Authenticity:
• The lower portion of the leaf is original (printed in 1560 on 16th-century rag paper).
• The top margin/portion has been expertly replaced with a facsimile to complete the page. This practice is not uncommon in rare Bible leaves, ensuring display quality while preserving the authentic text block.
Historical Significance:
• The Geneva Bible was the first mechanically printed, mass-produced Bible in English, making Scripture accessible to ordinary people.
• Its extensive marginal notes reflected Reformation theology, shaping English religious life for generations.
• This 1560 first edition is especially prized by collectors for its rarity and its direct connection to the Reformation and early Protestant history.
Collector’s Note:
Original leaves from the 1560 Geneva Bible first edition are scarce on the market. This is a remarkable opportunity to own a piece of biblical, literary, and Reformation history.
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