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Fri, May 30, 2025 06:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 04:00PM EDT
Lot 2

Rare: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Printed and Sold by Benjamin Gomez, 1802

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Extremely scarce early American New Testament, printed by Benjamin Gomez, one of the first Jewish booksellers in the United States. This edition is among the earliest New Testament printings in New York and reflects the pluralistic nature of early American publishing. In original state with hand-sewn gatherings, this copy represents a rare survival of early 19th-century religious print culture.

Title: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Newly Translated out of the Original Greek…

*Printed and Sold by Benjamin Gomez, No. 97 Maiden-Lane, New York, 1802.

Format: Duodecimo.Binding: Original stitched gatherings in plain paper wrappers, unrestored.

Condition

Original plain wrappers with exposed spine; gatherings sound but fragile; title page clean and complete. Age toning and wear consistent with age. See pictures.

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Item pickup is Wednesday, June 4th from 1-7pm in Kansas City, MO. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.