Description: [BIBLIA, DAS IST: DIE GANTZE HEILIGE SCHRIFFT] Title: [BIBLIA, DAS IST: DIE GANTZE HEILIGE SCHRIFFT] Publication: Lüneburg: Sterne, c. 1650 Description: Large folio, [14], [2], 373, [7], 251, [8], 203 leaves (lacking primary title page, the end of 'Titus', and all subsequent New Testament books). In Fair condition. Bound in full early vellum with blind tooled ornamentation and brass hardware. Vellum significantly yellowed and stained, with small tears to head and tail of spine and several later repairs to vellum covering rear board. Two brass clasp components, leather strap from clasp, and two brass fittings belonging on the rear board currently detached from volume are sold with the volume. Text block moderately age toned and stained with numerous significant non-archival repairs to torn pages, impacting both text and maps (see images). Lacking title page, and therefore of uncertain date, but likely printed in the mid 17th century. Secondary title pages for the Prophets and New Testament (which do not include publication dates) are present. Text in German; printed in a fraktur typeface. [Oversized book. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. Please inquire for rates.] [Shelved Room A Elephant]. NOTES One of many editions of the Luther Bible printed in the print shop established by Hans Stern in Lüneburg. Stern published a Low German translation (now extremely rare) of Luther's High German Bible in 1614; over the following century, the firm printed approximately 60 further editions of German Bibles. Seller ID: 1382993 Subject: European History, Religion Welcome to the eBay store of Second Story Books! DC's Oldest Rare and Used Bookstore, Second Story Books operates two open shops in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We have an extensive internet presence and provide accredited appraisals member ASA.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
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Publisher: Sterne
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
