Some bible collectors by the term old consider every bible printed before the king james bible, which appeared in 1611. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of. Often, a bible s new testament will have a date of printing on its title page that is a year or two earlier than the date on its old testament. The following are some of the libraries and museums which house bible collections, containing from ancient biblical manuscripts to modern english and foreign bible versions. However, gutenbergs bible, the first printed edition of the good book, appeared about 550 years ago.
Many of these bibles are leather bound and excellent for display. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Book dealers are frequently asked what is an old bible worth. A book can be300 years old and have only small value. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. The book we received was a 1580 copy of the geneva bible. Published in mainz around 1454, the gutenberg bible was the first major western publication to be printed with movable metal type, ushering in a whole new age of knowledge distribution through massproduced boo. Most books printed in the 19th century are fairly common. Vintage bible books from the late 1800s for your collection. How to find the value of an antique bible our pastimes. Consequently, few old bibles have any monetary or collectible value. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us.
Because of this, many old bibles have survived the trials of time and regular use. Its surprising, then, that it can be difficult to find versions of the book that are as collectible as they are functional. When a bible is listed as having multiple printing dates, it does not mean that it is a hodgepodge of different printings. Ill highlight some instagrammable woodcut headers in early printed books. It was first printed in 1560, a full 51 years before the king james bible.
You would probably have to find something printed in the 1700s or earlier for the books age to contribute directly to its rarity. A truly stunning book, printed a dozen years before columbus set sail for america. The geneva bible is one of the most significant translations of the bible into english. An old bible may be an important family heirloom with significant personal value. The complete bible answer book is a simple guide covering over 170 of the top questions that the bible answer man has dealt with in his ministry. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth.
Dc museum unveils rare 1,000yearold hebrew bible manuscript dating from 10th or 11th century is one of the most wellpreserved texts from that era, says museum of the bible. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of the prophet ezekiel. For bible collectors, old typically means any bible printed before the king james version, which appeared in 1611. Since the bible is such a long, hardtoprint book, portions of the bible often appeared first genesis, the psalms, and the gospels were popular excerpts, followed by the new testament, and then the complete text.
Tips for buying bible antiquarian collectible books on ebay. Often, however, people who are new to rare and antique bibles are intimidated by their lack of knowledge in this area of specialty. We accept check and money order s payable to robert p. One of those huge ones with a leather covers with gold leaf decorations and one or more brass or silver clasps to close the book. Learn a few points that make a difference in the value of your. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. There is a general opinion that everything printed 75 years before the current date is considered an antique. Leather book, paperback or bible binding and repair service to preserve your books. Imagine owning this magnificent book as an item for display, or as an investment. One of those old fashioned large sized bibles that will become part of your familys tradition to be handed down from generation to generation. Here is a video where i discuss how instagram has become a force in the rare book world a wonderful community of rare book librarians, curators, special collections, fellow rare book dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. From the old testament through the new testament, as the story unfolds, children will clearly see that jesus is at the center of gods great story of salvationand at the center of their story too. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector.
The international society of bible collectors isbc, is an organization of people who own, use, study or display any number of bibles. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Bible detective collects old bibles and rare mormon books. But when it comes to the bible, situation is somewhat different. This is primarily why most old bibles dont stand the test of time in terms of condition as well as other books which tend to sit on the shelf.
For bible collectors, old typically means any bible printed before the king james version, which appeared. Furthermore, according to the discovery of guido latre. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Its origins start with the pentateuch the first 5 books of the old testament. Topics include parents and kids, religions, difficulty, faith, fear, sin, salvation, and many more issues vital to understanding the path to better understanding god. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. Jul 04, 2018 the book that changed the world a complete reprint of the revolutionary gutenberg bible the printing press has been called the greatest invention of the second millennium. We do not claim to be the only reputable dealers of rare books in the world but we do claim to sell more rare and antique bibles than all the other rare book. Your book can be hand carried to our bookbinding shop in mcdonough, georgia please call in advance. Dickson new analytical indexed edition bible kuv morocco leather. The first complete english translation of the new testament was published in 1526 by william tyndale.
Whether youre an experienced book collector, or new to collecting books, biblio is your source for not just uncommonly good books but also a wealth of information about collecting antiquarian and rare books, too. Mar 20, 2019 the bible is not only the single most printed book in history but its also the most read. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Then he points out that nearly everyone has an old bible, and that they are handed. A book can be 200 years old and have scarcely any cash value. Beautifully accented with a rainbow of ink colors on each page. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Are you searching for an antique bible to add to your familys collection. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. This is the second quarto size bible to come off a printing press. The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. In the world of book collecting, old means very, very old. In order to be considered an antique, your bible must at least 160 years old.
Find a variety of options available on ebay for 1800s bibles at a value that is affordable. A gutenberg bible, printed in 1456 and considered the first book of movable. Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. Are you looking for a professional quality book binding and repair service anywhere in the us. William r newell, hebrews bible commentary, 1947, moody press, hb, dj. Johannes gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in the 1440s in fact, any printed book dating from 1500 or earlier is known as an incunabulum, and is virtually guaranteed to be rare and valuable. The international society of bible collectors home. The rarer a book is, the more valuable its likely to be.
Sep 17, 2012 with bibles, this can be a treacherous starting point. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. We specialize in lds books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other documents. Identification and price guide, published by krause publicationsantique trader march 2016, has been completely revised and updated presenting 551 pages of a comprehensive, informative, and detailed pricing and reference guide for all bottle collectors. These old testament translations were the first english translations of these biblical books ever in print. Whether you recently acquired an antique bible or it has been passed down in your family from generation to generation, you can assess its value. As the most widely read book in western civilization, the bible offers a variety of collecting possibilities. Antique 1868 the history of the holy bible illustrated old and new testaments.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Many collectors pursue specific themes, including very old bibles, family bibles containing family trees, maps, or notes, and interesting translations. Are you looking for a protestant or roman catholic antique family bible. These collections, varying widely in number of volumes, are open for public or private perusal, some by appointment only. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile. Dc museum unveils rare 1,000yearold hebrew bible the. Therefore, it stands to reason why condition becomes an important factor in the value of an antique bible. These are often marketed to buyers that are not sophisticated book collectors, but perhaps just people who want to own a nice old bible and are not familiar with the market. Often on the internet, it is possible to find similar bibles quoted at very high sums. Collectors pursue the first bibles printed in countries, states, provinces, and sometimes even cities.
The first complete english translation of the new testament was published in 1526 by. As the bible is a historical book, some antique bibles are hundreds of years old. Many people consider anything printed before 1900 to be old. He has a section on old bibles, in which he says, it is surprising how many people wrongly believe that all old bibles are worth a lot of money. Now, just because a book is old doesnt mean it is rare. One of the most common questions any rare book dealer receives is what is my old bible worth. Rare bibles for sale from 1539 to 1884 felix rare books. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. What an old bible is worth depends on what shape its in, its age and rarity. Antique civil war era holy bible 1864 american bible society. It is all the same printing, it just used to take 2 to 3 years or more to.
Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. However, the bible is also the most printed book in history and many old copies have survived. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The old testament in general and the prophets in particular presuppose and teach gods sovereignty over all creation and the course of history.
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