Used- Rare German New Testament, 1871 Johannes Bar, Lancaster PA

German New Testament of Johannes Bar's Sons, 

Lancaster, PA, 1871 edition.

Hardback 7" x 4.5" approx. 540 pages. Fair condition, leather bound embossed gold spine titling, some mis-shaping of boards, one torn brass clasp and taped repair to cover. Very little spotting or foxing to pages. This is a rare find at a more than fair price.

Here is the Johannes Bar (John Bear) family printing of the Martin Luther Translation of the New Testament. This book is inscribed "Sale of Mr. David Nissley, July 11, 1942." This testament was printed for German protestants, especially Mennonites, Brethren and Lutheran and Reformed.

All proceeds benefit Rocktown History (Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society) a non-profit museum and educational institution. Pickup is available to save on shipping if desired. Book is available to examine in person at Rocktown History, in Dayton, Virginia. Call 540-879-2681 for more details.