- 48
Hymnal.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Zionitischer weyrauchs hugel, oder: myrrhen berg. Germantown: Christoph Sauer, 1739
8vo (155 x 91mm.), typographic head- and tailpieces, contemporary calf, a few bars of manuscript music on pp. 770-71, 3D3 bound before 3C8, pages browned, ink marks on title-page, a few small chips and closed tears, rebacked
Literature
Evans 4466; Sabin 106364
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This was Saur's first major publication and the first book printed in German Gothic type in America. It is an extensive collection of hymns intended for the Ephrata brethren. As the book was used extensively and over a long period, it is now quite rare complete and in good condition. Christoph Sauer had arrived in Pennsylvania in 1724 and went on to produce the first Bible of the New World 1743.