1795 Gesangbuch German Hymnals Psalms Of David Ambrosii Lobwasser Marburg

Description: A piece of history in your hands. This is an antique German hymnal book from the 1700s published in Marburg and Frankfurt containing over 700 hymnals and prayers. This is still in the original binding and has that beautiful old time-y text and printing style. This is truly a special find and a perfect gift for any occasion. Ambrosii Lobwasser was a German humanist in the 1500s whose work became the standard for all psalm books in German speaking countries. This book originally had clasps which are now missing but you can see the partial metal and attachment points still on the edge of the panels. The pages are gilded on all sides though it is significantly diminished and darkened over the last 200+ years. The front hinge is quite weak and should be treated with caution though no loose pages are detected. The leather is cracked along the spine and there is significant shelfwear around the edges of the panels. The book has expanded so that it no longer lays completely shut. There is a previous owner signature on the front endpaper. Pages are all internally toned and there are some stains here and there. Item Dimensions: 5.75"x 3.75" x 1.5" Please be sure to read the entire description and view all photos/videos. We are not book restorers and books are sold as is. While we do our best to note all conditions, it is impossible for us to view every page so some things might be missed. If you have any questions or would like more information and photos ahead of purchasing, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Price: 400 USD

Location: Rockville, Maryland

End Time: 2024-08-25T04:40:32.000Z

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