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Wed, Mar 9, 2016 09:00AM EST - Thu, Mar 10, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 544

Three leather bound Bibles, 18th/19th c., to include a German New Testament

Estimate: $60 - $80
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Three leather bound Bibles, 18th/19th c., to include a German New Testament, published by Benjamin Mayer, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1799, a large Kimber and Sharpless Quatro Bible, stereotype edition with engravings throughout, and a large Oxford edition Bible, published by William W. Harding, Philadelphia, PA, 1873, with engravings throughout and an illustrated history of the books of the Bible.

Condition

Mayer - binding coming apart, some pages loose, pages with worn edges, staining, wear to cover. Kimber and Sharpless- Few pages torn, first pages missing, including title page, significant staining throughout. Harding - age stains, foxing.