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Rare 1611 King James Bible Sells for £23,000

12/9/2025

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  • A 1611 King James Bible sold at auction for £23,000, well above its £2,000–£4,000 estimate.
  • Ruth error reads "and he went into the city" instead of "and she went into the city".
  • Simon Finch, a book dealer, purchased the Bible after examining it in Yorkshire.
  • Bidding started at £10,500 amid high demand.
  • The missing map and title page did not deter value, as experts noted the rarity of surviving copies.