Kummerer Surname Heilige Schrift Holy Bible - Antique - Large Family Size - Hardcover - Leather Covers WRITTEN ENTIRELY IN GERMAN - Published By William G. Mentz in Philadelphia, PA - Pennsylvania Undated - Circa 1850 - Undecorated Plain Brown Covers - Remnants of two leather strap buckles remain along the edges of both covers, but the straps and locks are detached and missing - 5 Compartment Spine Between Raised Bands With Black "Biblia" Tag - Christian - Christianity - Religion - Religious Contains numerous large and detailed illustrations in black and white The title page says, "Biblia, Das ist: Die ganze Heilige Schrift des Alten und Neuen Testaments, Nach der deutschen Uebersetzung D. Martin Luthers; Mit eines jeden Capitels kurzen Summarien, Auch beygefügten vielen aufs neue berichtigten Parallelen - Philadelphia - Herausgegeben von Wm. G. Mentz, Buchhandler, Nro. 53 Nord Dritte Strasse" This roughly translates to, "Bible - That is: the whole Holy Scripture the Old and New Testaments, From the German translation of D. Martin Luther - With each chapter a short summary, Also attached are many newly corrected parallels - Philadelphia - Published by William G. Mentz, Bookseller, Number 53 North Third Street" The pages in the middle of the book are filled with information of the "Kummerer" family, including births, deaths, and marriages - This includes Weddings: Johannes Kummerer & Sarah Meyer (1846); Births: Johannes Kummerer (1821 in Hereford Township, Berks County, PA), Sarah (1826), William (1847), Sarah (1849), Maria Anna (1852), Elizabeth (1856), Catharina (1860), Jonathan (1862), Adam (1865); and Deaths: Jonathan (1871), Sarah (1878), Maria Anna (1891), Johannes (1883), Sarah (1898) There are several scraps of paper, pieces of fabric/ribbon and leaves tucked between the pages of the book - These were put there by a previous owner who saved them as mementos 11 3/4" Tall x 10 1/8" Wide x 3" Thick
  • Kummerer Surname Heilige Schrift Holy Bible - Antique - Large Family Size - Hardcover - Leather Covers
  • WRITTEN ENTIRELY IN GERMAN - Published By William G. Mentz in Philadelphia, PA - Pennsylvania
  • Undated - Circa 1850 - Undecorated Plain Brown Covers - Remnants of two leather strap buckles remain along the edges of both covers, but the straps and locks are detached and missing - 5 Compartment Spine Between Raised Bands With Black "Biblia" Tag - Christian - Christianity - Religion - Religious
  • Contains numerous large and detailed illustrations in black and white
  • The title page says, "Biblia, Das ist: Die ganze Heilige Schrift des Alten und Neuen Testaments, Nach der deutschen Uebersetzung D. Martin Luthers; Mit eines jeden Capitels kurzen Summarien, Auch beygefügten vielen aufs neue berichtigten Parallelen - Philadelphia - Herausgegeben von Wm. G. Mentz, Buchhandler, Nro. 53 Nord Dritte Strasse"
  • This roughly translates to, "Bible - That is: the whole Holy Scripture the Old and New Testaments, From the German translation of D. Martin Luther - With each chapter a short summary, Also attached are many newly corrected parallels - Philadelphia - Published by William G. Mentz, Bookseller, Number 53 North Third Street"
  • The pages in the middle of the book are filled with information of the "Kummerer" family, including births, deaths, and marriages - This includes Weddings: Johannes Kummerer & Sarah Meyer (1846); Births: Johannes Kummerer (1821 in Hereford Township, Berks County, PA), Sarah (1826), William (1847), Sarah (1849), Maria Anna (1852), Elizabeth (1856), Catharina (1860), Jonathan (1862), Adam (1865); and Deaths: Jonathan (1871), Sarah (1878), Maria Anna (1891), Johannes (1883), Sarah (1898)
  • There are several scraps of paper, pieces of fabric/ribbon and leaves tucked between the pages of the book - These were put there by a previous owner who saved them as mementos
  • 11 3/4" Tall x 10 1/8" Wide x 3" Thick
 
  • Used
  • The first blank page of the book is detached, but included - Other than this, the binding of the book is strong and intact, and no other pages are loose or missing
  • Remnants of two leather strap buckles remain along the edges of both covers, but the straps and locks are detached and missing
  • Numerous scratches and scuffs to the leather covers from age and handling - Some light surface wear and small spots of chipping around the edges of the leather
  • There are several scraps of paper, pieces of fabric/ribbon and leaves tucked between the pages of the book - These were put there by a previous owner who saved them as mementos
  • Some crimps, bends, folds and small margin tears on the pages from age and handling
  • The only handwriting in this book occurs in the family history section, in red, black and pink pen
  • Numerous browning/foxing/discoloration spots on the pages from age
  • There is a 4 1/2" horizontal tear along the center left edge of the frontispiece illustration page
  • Overall good condition
 
  • We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases!
  • Thank you! Stock #7lb3OP20S8-91023

 














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