Bible leaf printed in 1776 by Christopher Saur Jr. at Germantown, Pennsylvania : double sided German language
Germantown, PA: Christopher Saur, 1776. Very Good Condition. Item #367152
A single leaf, from the Germantown PA. Bible of 1776. The third German language Bible printed in America, utilizing the same text as the 1743 edition. The 1776 edition was of just 3000 copies, printed by Christopher Saur (1721-1784), the son of Christopher Saur the elder (d.1758). The younger Saur inherited the business on his father's death and printed numerous German language publications. Famously known as the "Gun-Wad Bible", after the supposed use of sheets from it during the American Revolution as cartridge paper during the 1777 Battle of Germantown. It is also notable for being the first Bible printed from type cast in America. Many copies of the bible were destroyed by the British during the battle. His son, Christoph Saur III was actually a Loyalist and left Philadephia with the British troops when they withdrew. The second Saur returned to Germantown to discover his workshop and property confiscated. THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PICTURE OF THIS ITEM TO SHOW YOU MORE DETAILS. Text is in German. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Printed before 1800; German Language; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Antiquarian & Rare; Printed before 1800; German Language; Special Interest. 1776 SAUR BIBLE LEAF PRINTED IN PENNSYLVANIA Bible leaf printed in 1776 by Christopher Saur Jr. at Germantown, Pennsylvania : double sided German language
Price: £49.95