Up for auction we have a scarce and beautiful book published in 1821:
Gefangbuch
fur die
proteftantifche Gefammt = Gemeinde
des Rouigreichs Baiern
Im Berlagder allgemeinen prottantifchenPfarr = Bittfven = Raffe
Gulzbah,
In Commiffion der J.E. Geidel'fchen Buchhanblung
1821
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Title: Gefangbuch
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Published in Germany in 1821
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Weight is 14.4 ounces
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Measurements are 6 7/8 inches high x 4 7/8 inches wide x 2 inches thick
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536 pages plus 30 pages of Unhang von Gebeten - Morgen auf alle Lage in der Boche
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There is a circular book mark stamped on the title page showing a crest with a crown on top and a smaller crest within that showing an X in the cneter. There is type around the inside edge of the circular stamp that is too faded to discern on one side, but around the other side the lettering appears to read "...IER . PTARB WITTAVEN CASSA"
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This book is in good condition for its age; pages are still supple, not brittle and it is easy to read and enjoy holding
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All the pages are fully intact although have come away from the leather binding
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Button clasps are broken off and do not close
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Page corners feathered
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Altogether a charming and well worn German Bible that is scarce to find in such good condition for its age; or at all even!
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Please see photographs for more specific details and content
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Do ask us any questions you would like to prior to bidding. We will answer them accurately for you
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I am not fluent in German, so I do apologize if there is a typo or misspelling in my account of what is written on the title page
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There are many hand written inscriptions in German on the front and back end papers
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Page facing the title page reads: Geory Ambreas Mosflinger 1855
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Thank you for your interest in this rare-to-find early German Bible
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Good luck if you decide to bid
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