The Book of Psalmes. * Liber Psalmorum.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $2,200

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA). [BIBLE]

printer

John van de Water; and Balt. Lobee

Place

Utrecht

Publication

1688

Description

Together 2 volumes. Hebrew and English, and Hebrew and Latin. Two issues, both prepared by Johannes Leusden.

references

Sabin 66451 and 66453

summary

These two Psalters each contain a dedication to one of two American religious pioneers. The first is to “The very Reverend and Pious John Eliot…Venerable Apostle of the Indians in America,” renowned for his Indian Bible - the first Bible printed in America. The second Psalter is dedicated to Dr. Increase Mather, President of Harvard College “unequaled in reputation and power by any native-born American Puritan of his generation.” (DAB)

Printer’s device on title pages. First: contemporary calf, rebacked; second: contemporary vellum, worn, modern solander case,16mo

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