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A desirable early Pennsylvania German religious book, printed for German-speaking Christian communities in the United States during the mid-19th century.
Title: Das Neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi
Translation: Dr. Martin Luther
Publisher: Johann Bär
Publication Year: 1844
Place Published: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Language: German
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Period Leather Binding
Pages: Approximately 536 pages
Subject: Bible / Christianity / New Testament
Region: Pennsylvania / United States
Original/Facsimile: Original
Special Attributes: Antique, German Language, Luther Translation, Pennsylvania Imprint, Metal Clasp Hardware
The title page states that the volume follows the German translation of Doctor Martin Luther and includes chapter summaries, scriptural references, and Gospel and Epistle readings for Sundays and feast days.
This exact 1844 Lancaster printing is documented bibliographically as a 536-page octavo edition printed by Johann Bär, with surviving examples found in period sheep bindings with metal clasps.
A strong collectible for those interested in German-American history, Pennsylvania German printing, early American Bibles, Martin Luther, religious history, or antique books.
Sold exactly as pictured.
Author/Translator: Martin Luther
Title: Das Neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi
Publication Year: 1844
Publisher: Johann Bär
Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Language: German
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Leather
Subject: Christianity / Bible / New Testament
Topic: Religion, German-American History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Special Attributes: Antique, German Language, Luther Translation, Metal Clasp Hardware
Condition: Acceptable
ISBN: Does Not Apply
