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- Comparables
- 11
- Auction sources
- 8
- Coverage
- 2007-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jan 22, 2026
$1,100
Apocrypha from Geneva Bible of 1583
Heading: (Bible in English) Author: Title: The Bookes Called Apocrypha - from the Geneva Bible of 1583 Place Published: [London] Publisher:[Christopher Barker] Date Published: 1583 Description: 23 leaves, Elaborate woodcut title page plus folios 438-532. Printed in black letter in 2 columns; woodcut floriated initials, edges marbled. (Folio in 6's) 38.5x27cm (15¼x10¾"), partially disbound. Full text of the Apocrypha from the 1583 edition of the Geneva Bible, so called because it was a Protestant
- Lot
- 21
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun 30, 2007
$4,200
Lg Folio Geneva Bible C Barker 1578 Pilgrims
EXT RARE EARLY BIBLE - Large Folio Geneva or 'Breeches' Bible, printed by Christopher Barker, London, 1578; this is the original Bible of the Protestant Reformation, a copy of which was carried by the Pilgrims, another of which was referenced in Shakespeare's work, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth. This copy is set in black letter or 'Old English' type, except for the marginal notes, has woodcut maps and illustrations scattered throughout, also has an inscription at the top of the frontis that re
- Lot
- 47
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr 23, 2026
$3,432
Bible in English. Geneva Translation. The Bible, Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke. London: Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1594.
Bible in English. Geneva Translation. The Bible, Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke. London: Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1594. Quarto, NT title page dated 1588; both OT and NT titles printed within the same woodcut compartment; with near contemporary ownership inscriptions of John and Robert Meres and John Bailie here and there in the text; bound in 19th century full calf, antique style; 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. OT: STC 2162; NT: STC 2148.
- Lot
- 344
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug 25, 2018
$700
RARE 1599 GENEVA 'BREECHES' BIBLE, LARGE QUARTO EDITION, WITH PSALMS
RARE 1599 GENEVA 'BREECHES' BIBLE, LARGE QUARTO EDITION, WITH PSALMS Complete Breeches Bible, both Testaments with engraved title pages and colophon, illustrations and maps throughout, having the namesake text Genesis III.7. Added Book of Psalms and partial Prayers. Publisher: Deputies of Christopher Barker, London. Remants of original calf binding with gilt title and cartouche, raised spine mostly present, both boards off but present, contents edge toned and soiled, a few scattered stains. The
- Lot
- 1335
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Nov 17, 2022
$400
Old Testament history from 1583 Geneva Bible
Heading: (Bible in English) Author: Title: The Books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles from the 1583 folio Geneva Bible Place Published: [London] Publisher:[Christopher Barker] Date Published: [1583] Description: Three books of the Bible bound together, continuously foliated. Ff. 135-230. Printed in black letter, in two columns. Woodcut illustration of "The Temple vncouered" on f.169; woodcut initials. (Folio) 38.3x26.5 (15x10½"), modern cloth. An impressive, handsome printing on thick paper of th
- Lot
- 23
The Book Merchant Jenkins
Aug 12, 2023
A$10,000
[RELIGION] 1583 Folio Geneva Bible
The Bible, translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best translations in divers languages. With most profitable annotations upon all the hard places etc. London: Christopher Barker, 1583. 40cm x 26.5cm. Folio. 3 parts in 1 with all three title pages present. [21 of 22], 437, [1 of 2], 438 - 532; [1], 137, [10] leaves. Woodcut titles, double column, black letter, woodcut illustrations and maps. Full 18th century brown calf over five raised bands, gilt title on red leat
- Lot
- 181
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Forum Auctions - UK
Apr 9, 2026
£1,100
Bible, English. Bible (The), that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament, By the Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1599; bound with The Whole Book of Psalmes, 1653.
Bible, English. Bible (The), that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament, letterpress title with woodcut vignette, additional pictorial woodcut title illustrating the Evangelists and the Apostles including Bartholomew and Thomas, woodcut illustrations, letterpress title with ink annotations to foot of p. and to verso of New Testament title, lacking Qq8 ?blank, [Herbert 248], By the Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1599, bound before The Whole Book of Psalmes, K and K2 bound
- Lot
- 159
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
May 27, 2023
$700
1583 Breeches Bible, Geneva
[The Bible.] [London: by Christopher Barker, ca. 1585.] 8.25" x 6". Wanting all before Genesis (i.e. title and prelims) and NT title. Title provided in manuscript at front (improperly dated.) Bound with concordance at end (complete.) Period calf boards rebacked circa early 1900s. *********** The Geneva version, translated by William Whittingham, Anthony Gilby, Thomas Sampson, and possibly others. Also know as the "Breeches" Bible (so named for the use of this word in Genesis 3:7.) The present co
- Lot
- 86
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Aug 24, 2023
$275
Prophets from 1583 Geneva folio Bible
Heading: (Bible in English) Author: Title: Twenty-three leaves from the 1583 folio edition of the Geneva Bible Place Published: [London] Publisher:[Christopher Barker] Date Published: [1583 Description: 23 leaves, Folios 415-437. (Aaaa-Dddd6, -Dddd6). ext in 2 columns; woodcut initials. (folio in 6's) 38x27cm (15x10¾"), disbound. Comprises the latter books of prophets, including the final 11½ chapters of Hosea, and all of Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Johnah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Ze
- Lot
- 300
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun 19, 2024
£1,000
New Testament. The Newe Testament ... translated out of Greeke by Theod. Beza..., 1583
New Testament. The Newe Testament ... translated out of Greeke by Theod. Beza..., 1583 New Testament [English]. [The Newe Testament of our Lord Jesus Christ, translated out of Greeke by Theod. Beza. Whereunto are adioyned large expositions of the phrases and harde places by the authour and others: together with a table or concordance conteining the principall wordes and matters comprehended herein. Englished by L. Tomson..., Imprinted at London by Christopher Barker, Printer to the Queenes most
- Lot
- 256
Chiswick Auctions
Oct 26, 2022
£500
Bible, English ['Breeches Bible']
Bible, English ['Breeches Bible'] Bible, English ['Breeches Bible'] 2 parts in one, Geneva version, woodcut Barkerâs device on Concordancesâ title and colophon, black letter, double column, printed music, lacking: title, epistle 1 f., address 1 p., proper lessons â 4 pp., and almanack â 1 p.; continues with The Booke of Common Prayer (with Psalter) (no title), Apocrypha present (lacking final leaf Iii2), NT lacking title page, Concordancesâ title repaired on verso, Psalms paginated 1-9
- Lot
- 24
Identification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- antiquarian printed book
- Category
- religious text / early printed book
- Maker
- Christopher Barker
- Style
- Elizabethan blackletter print
- Material
- paper
- Technique
- letterpress printing with woodcut title-page border
- Origin
- London
- Era
- 1583-1583
- Motifs
- woodcut border, strapwork, grotesque ornament, cherubs, architectural cartouche
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Christopher Barker, form antiquarian printed book, material paper, origin London.
- An early printed English Geneva Bible title page, likely the 1583 London edition printed by Christopher Barker, featuring a large ornamental woodcut border and blackletter type.
- This guide is currently supported by 12 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for antiquarian printed book.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Christopher Barker examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Paper examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $850.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Christopher Barker examples usually trade differently from unattributed antiquarian printed book listings.
- Elizabethan blackletter print style cues help separate this group from broader antiquarian printed book listings that often dilute market comps.
- Paper condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $400 to $7,500.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 8 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 12 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 8 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2007-2026.
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