(BIBLE). Sepher Tehillim-The Book of Psalmes.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $850

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

John van de Water

Place

Utrecht

Publication

1688

Description

Hebrew and English on facing pages. Prepared by Johannes Leusden. Printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Utrecht 9; Sabin 66451

summary

With a dedication to one of America’s religious pioneers: “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.

ff. (4), 240, (2). Few light stains in places. Contemporary vellum, lower portion of spine defective.16mo

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