First edition, first printing, of King James Bible found in Manitoba

This is a fascinating story: a rare (only about 50 copies are known) first-edition, first-printing (from 1611) copy of the King James Bible has been uncovered in Manitoba.

Just in time for the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus! (who, all of us of a certain upbringing probably believed at one point in our lives, originally spoke King James English–with red letters).

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