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The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: newly translated out of the original Greek; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. Appointed to be read in churches.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks Am 1777 Bib Nt Eng Api 777 A51
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- Format:
- Book
- Standardized Title:
- Bible. New Testament. English. Authorized 49676
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 353,[1]p. ; ?°.
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia. : Printed and sold by R. Aitken. Printer & bookseller, Front Street, 1777. Spectamur agendo.
- Notes:
- The first edition of the New Testament printed in the English language in America.
- Imprint and motto within decorative ornament.
- Printed in two columns.
- Evans notes that paper of two qualities was used in printing the edition.
- "Books printed and sold at R. Aitken's printing-office, opposite the London Coffee-House, Front-Street .."--p. [354].
- Local Notes:
- HSP in LCP.
- Cited in:
- Evans 15243; Hills, M.T. Engl. Bible in Amer. 1
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