1619 Martin Luther Bible W/ Apocryphal. Over 1133 Pages
$ 210.68
Description
1619 Martin Luther Bible W/ Apocryphal. Over 1133 Pages. 1619 printing date matches the edition visible in photos These were popular 17th-century Protestant study Bibles in quarto or similar format, building on Luther’s translation with added scholarly apparatus for lay and clerical use. Nice solid pre 1611 German Bible. Appears to have a few missing pages in front and in last pages. A few tears. Overall a deal at this price 13.5” x 9” x 3.5” German Luther Bible (Lutherbibel), specifically a multi-volume complete 1619–1620 Strasbourg (Straßburg) edition printed by Lazarus Zetzner Erben (heirs), with supplementary materials like summaries, concordances, and commentaries (likely involving Daniel Cramer).  1619 printing date matches the edition visible in photos: These were popular 17th-century Protestant study Bibles in quarto or similar format, building on Luther’s translation with added scholarly apparatus for lay and clerical use. The Zetzner press in Strasbourg was known for such high-quality German religious printing. A complete copy in decent condition significantly improves the appeal compared to partial ones. Based on comparables for similar 17th-century German Luther Bibles (with apparatus, illustrations/initials, and good binding): • Fair secondary market / auction estimate: $800–$2,500+ USD, potentially higher (e.g., $2,000–$4,000+)
