Antique 1611 KJV First Edition Ezekiel Leaf/1790 Royal Cyrillic Pulpit Bible Pr For Sale

Antique 1611 KJV First Edition Ezekiel Leaf & 1790 Royal Cyrillic Pulpit Bible Pair

Item Specifics
Field NameOptimized ValueConditionUsedCondition DescriptionAuthentic antique condition. The 1611 King James First Edition leaf (Ezekiel 21) is well-preserved with minor age-appropriate edge toning, light handling spots, and crisp blackletter typography. The circa 1790 Catherine the Great Royal Pulpit Bible leaf is printed on premium paper stock with clean Cyrillic typeset. Professionally double-sided framed under plexiglass to view both historic leaves simultaneously. Minor frame scuffs. Please see photos.TypeBible Leaves / Historic ManuscriptsOriginal/Licensed ReproductionAntique OriginalDate of Publication1611 (KJV) & Circa 1790 (Cyrillic Pulpit Bible)LanguageEarly Modern English (KJV) / Church Slavonic (Russian)SubjectReligion & Spirituality, Book of Ezekiel, Biblical HistoryFramingDouble-Sided Museum Frame (Plexiglass View Front & Back)FeaturesTwo Distinct Historical Leaves, Exhibition Placards, Custom FrameSizeLarge (Frame: 25.75" x 21.5", Sight: 9" x 14.375")Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom (1611) / Russia (c. 1790)📝 Item DescriptionThis is a nice Antique Original 1611 King James Bible First Edition Leaf paired back-to-back with a circa 1790 Catherine the Great Royal Pulpit Bible Leaf. These pieces are in decent condition considering the age and everything ships exactly as shown. The 1611 King James Bible leaf showcases the famous "He/She" Bible period printing, capturing Ezekiel Chapter 21 ("The sword drawn, Chap. xxj. and furbished") in stunning Gothic blackletter font with decorative woodcut initial capitals. The reverse side features a majestic leaf from anImperial Russian Royal Pulpit Bible printed circa 1790 during the reign of Empress Catherine the Great, utilizing the 1663 typeset based on the 9th-10th Century St. Cyril translation. Professionally double-sided matted and mounted within a premium gold frame, the display allows you to flip the frame or view both historic leaves through protective plexiglass window panels. It includes detailed historical biography backing sheets detailing the timeline of King James I and Catherine the Great. The frame measures approximately 25 7/5" x 21 1/2" and the sight is 9" x 14 3/8".💎 Rarity & Historical Significance

• The 1611 King James First Edition:Leaves from the original 1611 "Great HE" or "Great SHE" folio printings by Robert Barker in London are foundational monuments of English literature and faith. Finding clean leaves featuring complete, poetic chapters like Ezekiel 21 with intact woodcut headers is highly desirable.
• The Catherine the Great Connection:Imperial Russian pulpit Bibles from the late 18th century are exceptionally difficult to source in the West. Printed with high-grade inks on thick rag paper for use by high-ranking Orthodox clergy, this leaf represents the peak of Russian typographic expansion under Catherine the Great's enlightenment era.
• The Presentation Value:Single leaves are often sold loose in paper sleeves. This specific piece stands out because it has been intentionally designed as an educational gallery installation, complete with gold leaf detailing, double-sided visibility, and comprehensive historical background text.

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