Description: Second edition of the first non-Native-American Bible to be published in AmericaBiblia, das ist: die Heilige Schrift Altes und Neues Testaments, nach der deutschen Uebersetzung D. Martin Luthers.. Title: Biblia, das ist: die Heilige Schrift Altes und Neues Testaments, nach der deutschen Uebersetzung D. Martin Luthers.. Publication: Germantown: gedruckt bey Christopher Saur, 1763 Description: Thick 4to, 2 parts in 1 (O.T. and N.T.); pp. [4], 992; 277, [3]; collating π1-2, A-6H4, 6I6; A-2M4; text in double column; moderate toning and foxing throughout, and a bit of occasional waterstaining, several leaves with marginal tears, A3 with small loss to lower outer corner affecting the ends of 3 lines recto and verso, 4S1 with 2 minute paper flaws affecting a couple of letters, 6D2 with clean tear entering from fore-margin (no loss), 2M4 in the N.T. also with 2 minute paper flaws affecting a letter or two; full contemporary calf, unadorned spine in 6 compartments; a very nice, unrestored copy, lacking the original clasps. The first Bible printed in the Western Hemisphere was Eliot's Indian Bible of 1663. The first Bible printed in the Western Hemisphere in a European language was Christopher Saur's German Bible, published in 1743 - this being the second edition of it. It was reprinted again in 1776. "On Saur's death in 1758 he was succeeded by his only son who bore the same name. Christoph Saur the younger enlarged the business and in 1763 issued a second quarto edition (2000 copies) of the Bible" (Darlow & Moule). Wright, Early Bibles of America, pp. 44-51; Darlow & Moule 4240; Evans 9343; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 1877; Bötte & Tannhof 269; O'Callaghan, p. 25; Sabin 5192. Seller ID: 59326 Subject: Americana, Bibles, Imprints Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3615 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Publisher: gedruckt bey Christopher Saur
Year Printed: 1763
Language: English
Subject: Americana