I have what appears to be a german prayer book with 1558 imprinted on the cover. It includes the propers of the mass in german and latin for all sundays and feasts of the year as well as many other prayers, devotions, and songs. According to ronald lieverman, an expert on bibles and owner of the bookshop family album, in kinzers, pa. Unfollow antique prayer books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Catholic childrens prayer book and cards 1899 1900. About 3 x 4 12 x 1 14 it is deep purple velvet with brass edging, a brass cross on the cover and a brass clasp.
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The oldest prayer book that has come down to us is the prayer book of rav amram gaon, head of the yeshiva of sura, in babylon, about 1100 years ago. Both the front and back covers are from enamel with the embossed decorations to the front. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Jul 16, 2011 i have an old english prayer book dated 1675 has torn pages that have been sewn with thread to repair. This updated edition provides a comprehensive collection of prayers and meditations that speak to contemporary christians while preserving the richness and depth of expression of the original.
A selection of german prayer books from the late 18th century. Vintage german bible book hardback religious song books and. These new prayer books will help bring together in prayer and worship catholics of different nationalities. The title in german is ehre sei gott or glory be to god. Unfollow antique german prayer book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles and. When the prince at the request of queen anne resolved to introduce the common prayer book into his own chapel, the royal german lutheran church in st.
Aug 20, 20 explore angeesprits board antique prayer books, followed by. Of note is a leatherbound book adorned with a mother of pearl cross and flower on the cover with metal embellishments and a loop and ball clasp. There are many pictures that are partially painted by hand. It uses the psalter according to the seventy produced by holy transfiguration monastery. It was an impressive production large in size, set on good paper, and the type pleasantly laid out and neatly impressed in doublecolumn. It has 1,282 pages and is bound in two volumes less than 50 copies are supposed to exist and they are dotted around the world. This prayerbook was extensively used and referred to by the early authorities, as rashi, the tosafists, asheri, and caro. A sublime condition 1846 book of common prayer with new testament and psalter with deeply embossed wooden, gold decorated front and back covers with inscription ihs often though to mean in his service but more likely used as these are the first 3 letters of the name of jesus. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. The book of common prayer among the nations of the world. These translations generally seemed to be intended for use in parishes serving germanspeaking settlers or immigrants. Vintage wedding dresses vintage bridal country living. The photos show the extensive scuffing and discoloration of this book. German fiber 33pcs islamic prayer beads misbaha rosary tesbih 3902.
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Basic prayers in german the old catholic church of bc. These translations generally seemed to be intended for use in parishes serving german speaking settlers or immigrants. Old celluloid catholic german prayer book communion. Rare religious books and price history rare books digest. Antique jewish daily prayer book german and polish jews published in vienna.
Vintage german bible book hardback religious song books. The prayer book, dates to 1857 and has a personalized inscription to the interior cover pages and is dated 1861. Mar 04, 2009 brought to the united states from germany in 1923 by maries maternal grandmother, the volumes motherofpearl cross is intact. Antique jewish prayer book guns form of daily prayers german. Old celluloid catholic german prayer book communion eucharist. Since my mother died earlier this year i have been working my way through her possessions.
Please view all photos as they are part of the description beautiful, ornate cover with velvet, bone, and brass with wear book should be handled gently to prevent separation of pages from binding wear to spine and binding and cover a few corners have been inadvertently folded over handwritten family. Illustrated throughout with 53 numbered full page engravings most with bible verses in the prayer book. Prayer book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Buy from our selection of vintage catholic prayer book now. It contains the arrangements of the prayers for the entire year, including also some laws concerning prayer and customs. Jamess palace, boehme was appointed, at the recommendation of ludolf, assistant chaplain to read the prayers which the then chaplain found too hard for him. The page fore edges are decorated in gold gilt also when the book is closed. Antique german prayer book and vintage rosary ebth. The book of common prayer was first translated into german in the early 1700s for the church of england, and in 1847 for the american church.
Offering for sale a lovely old catholic prayer book. Antique jewish german prayer book stock photo download image. Lot of 3 antique vintage german prayer books from 1885, 1909, 1959. Nov 12, 2019 antique german catholic missal latin german prayer book 19 with 1950s funeral cards. With notable exceptions, most bibles printed after 1800 in america and after 1700 in europe are actually not worth very much money. Antique 1891 hebrew, jewish, german prayer book, andachtsbuch. Vintage catholic prayer book our site displays an expansive variety of products in stock right now. Condition is used with much wear tear stains dust looseness etc sold as is non smoking home. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features. Vintage prayer book bless me jesus childrens prayer book 1938.
Ein einfaches gebetbuch german simple prayer book english and german edition. Todays global literary culture owes a huge debt to our cousins in deutschland and there is a host of rare and collectible german books to discover. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or. Our lady of lourdes pillow case spanish prayer only 3 left. Since 1921, the concordia edition of starcks prayer book has encouraged thousands of christians in their personal prayer lives. Please view all photos as they are part of the description beautiful, ornate cover with velvet, bone, and brass with wear book should be handled gently to prevent separation of pages from binding wear to spine and binding and cover a few corners have been inadvertently. In german, from 1882, this lovely catholic traditional prayer book is in very nice, faultless condition. It contains the complete common book of prayer, the psalter or psalms of david 17, the metrical psalms of david and bound together with the new version of the psalms of david 1818. As the most widely read book in western civilization, the bible offers a variety. Brought to the united states from germany in 1923 by maries maternal grandmother, the volumes motherofpearl cross is intact. The book has an inscription in it that appears to be dated october 1900its faded but im pretty sure that is the date i see. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles. A7 vintage 1895 prayerbook a daily staff for lifes pathway by mrs. Book common prayer sacraments rites ceremonies 1856 protestant episcopal church.
This prayer book was extensively used and referred to by the early authorities, as rashi, the tosafists, asheri, and caro. Johann bars 1819 german luther bible in fraktur type, a. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. They offer a reliable translation of the mass and some common prayers and devotions, in the familiar cts pocketsize format, with. The rosary in german prayers prayers catholic online. Antique 1890 celluloid miniature german prayer book sold in pittsburg, pa. Antique jewish prayer book guns form of daily prayers. That is simply a consequence of the fact that so many bibles were printed as well as the fact that many were. Lets start with gutenbergs bible the most famous book of all. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. The seder rab amram, as it was called, was the basis of all subsequent prayerbooks.
I have an old english prayer book dated 1675 has torn pages that have been sewn with thread to repair. Antique vintage german prayer book 1876 purple velvet cover metal trim clasp. This small little palm sized antique prayer book was safely tucked away in one of my mothers dresser drawers. The rosary is vintage and has antique brass tone metal covered clear beads. Vintage german bible book hardback religious song books and prayer book. Azulai thinks that the disciples of amram wrote this siddur shem hagedolim, ii. German prayer book for sale antique bibles for sale. Thank you for the help i appreciate any insight from anyone.
Finding my dear grandmothers antique prayer book recently brought back all kinds of warm remembrances of her. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Get the best deals on antique prayer book when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage mini german bible prayer book jesus meine siiversicht 1808 wm. Old celluloid catholic german prayer book communion eucharist, price.
Ein einfaches gebetbuch german simple prayer book english and german edition on. A fascinating german prayer book entitled bluthen wahrer andacht. Antique german prayer book palmagartein palm garden leather cover. One of the most unique prayer books we have ever encountered. Antique german catholic missal latin german prayer book 19. The seder rab amram, as it was called, was the basis of all subsequent prayer books. T he most important of the teutonic versions of the book of common prayer is the dutch translation, the earliest of which was printed in 1645.
I would be interested to know if this book has any value. My grandmothers antique german prayer book hubpages. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The title page reads the form of daily prayers, according to te it is misspelled custom of the german and polish jews, with a new translation by joseph guns. The book of common prayer german edition german by sophie nagel author 1. I have a 1859 copy of a german prayer book called himmlischer blumengarten. Vintage 1954 regina press pocket catholic christian devotions prayer book. There is a prayer book with leather cover and incised design of a cross and flowers. Not sure if i have spelled everything right, the typeface is difficult to read. It had been the earnest endeavour of archbishop laud to extend uniformity of worship throughout all the lands of great britain, and, if possible, to make.
Ein einfaches gebetbuch german simple prayer book english and german edition german paperback 5. It may be water damaged, or it might just be its age. I do not know the german language to translate but i have seen a similar book online. He had prepared it at the request of the jews of barcelona, spain.
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