"Unrighteous" or "Field's" Bible – A Rare Historical Treasure

Printed by John Field, this King James Version Bible is renowned for its historical significance and unique errors. Notable mistakes include 1 Corinthians 6:9, which reads, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall inherit the kingdom of God?” omitting the crucial “not.” Additional omissions appear in Matthew 6:24 and Romans 6:13, making this edition a fascinating collector's item.

This compact Bible, celebrated for its small size and wide distribution, was printed during Field's tenure as a prominent 17th-century English printer and bookseller. Field, who became a Printer to the Parliament and personal printer to Oliver Cromwell, was granted exclusive copyright to the Bible in 1655 alongside Henry Hills—a decision that sparked controversy among other printers.