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Bible in German [“Gun-Wad” Bible]
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 USD
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Description
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Biblia, Das ist: Die ganze Göttliche Heilige Schrift. Alten und Neuen Testaments nach der Deutschen Uebersetzung D. Martin Luthers … Dritte Auflage. Germantown: Christopher Sauer, 1776
4to (10 x 7¾ in.; 254 x 196 mm). General title-page and New Testament title-page, printer’s ornaments, text in two columns, ornamental initials; browning and spotting throughout severe on a few leaves. Contemporary blindruled calf over wooden boards, in a tan cloth drop-box; joints cracked, edges torn, rubbed, remains of clasps.
4to (10 x 7¾ in.; 254 x 196 mm). General title-page and New Testament title-page, printer’s ornaments, text in two columns, ornamental initials; browning and spotting throughout severe on a few leaves. Contemporary blindruled calf over wooden boards, in a tan cloth drop-box; joints cracked, edges torn, rubbed, remains of clasps.
Literature
Darlow & Moule 4240; Evans 14463; Hildeburn 3336; Sabin 5194
Condition
browning and spotting throughout severe on a few leaves. Contemporary blindruled calf over wooden boards, in a tan cloth drop-box; joints cracked, edges torn, rubbed, remains of clasps.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Third edition of the first bible printed in a European language in America. This edition became known as the “Gun-Wad” bible, as British troops invading Germantown destroyed most of the 3,000 copies printed by using the sheets to make gun cartridges and litter for their horses.