Martin Luther Folio Bible Metal Work New Testament From Prussia, Dated 1743
$ 348.38
Description
1743 German Luther Bible – New Testament – Königsberg Printing – Rare Antique Translated by Martin Luther – Printed in Königsberg, Prussia – Over 280 Years Old Item Description For sale is a rare 1743 edition of the New Testament translated by Dr. Martin Luther , printed in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia) by Daniel Christoph Kanter , a renowned royal Prussian printer. This edition is written in German Fraktur script and includes: Luther’s revolutionary translation of the New Testament Concise summaries at the beginning of each chapter Diligently revised parallel references ("Parallelen") throughout the text This beautifully preserved historical Bible is a testament to 18th-century religious publishing , language reform, and the enduring legacy of the Protestant Reformation. Historical Significance Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible (first printed in 1522 for the NT) was pivotal in standardizing the German language and making Scripture accessible to the general public. Königsberg , the city of publication, was a cultural and intellectual center of Prussia, later home to Immanuel Kant. This 1743 edition was produced nearly 300 years ago , during the Age of Enlightenment , when print culture and religious study flourished across Europe. Why Collect This Bible? Antique Religious Artifact – Own a genuine piece of Lutheran and Protestant history. German Cultural Heritage – A foundational text in the German language and identity. Decorative & Display Piece – A striking historical book for libraries, churches, or collectors’ cabinets. Perfect for Scholars & Enthusiasts – Study original 18th-century typography, theology, and printmaking. Increasing Rarity – Authentic 18th-century Bibles in good condition are becoming harder to find, especially outside institutional archives. Condition Pages: Foxing and some stains can be found. Text: Fully legible Fraktur script Missing OT title page NT title page is present Apocrypha title page is present One leaf (that I could find) has been professionally repaired. Towards the end of the Bible there are multiple leaves that looks like something has pierced through them. Specifications Language : German (Fraktur script) Printed : 1743 Publisher : Daniel Christoph Kanter, Königsberg Format : Hardcover (leather-bound) Dimensions: Weight - 3.9KG Height - 31cm Width - 21cm Thickness - 11cm
Item arrived much better than described and is such a privilege to own, ty as this probably cost you more to send than I paid (honestly, I expected the item to be of much, much poorer quality for the prise!), well packaged and shipped fast. would encourage anyone to buy from this person! A +++
Couldn't be happier! Very fast shipping from the UK. Packaged well and all arrived in great shape. Exactly as described at a very fair price. I will put them in Pride of Place in my library. Thanks much! 5*
Beautiful! A piece of history in great condition for being 250 years old. Fast shipping with tracking was very helpful. Very pleased with kind and fast service.
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