Oct 21, 2004 - Sale 2018

Sale 2018 - Lot 32

Price Realized: $ 1,725
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
(BIBLE IN ESKIMO.) [Kohlmeister, B. G.; editor.] Tamedsa Johannesib Aglangit, Okautsinik Tussarnertunik, Jesuse Kristusemik, Gudim Erngninganik. [Gospel of St. John.] [1], 124 pages. 12mo, contemporary calf, backstrip a bit worn; minor browning; ex-library, with label and ink inscription on the front pastedown. London, 1810

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Scarce. Issued in an edition of 1000 copies. The English sub-title reads: "Printed for the British and Foreign Bible Society; for the Use of the Christian Esquimaux in the Mission-Settlements of the United Brethren at Nain, Okkak, and Hopedale, on the Coast of Labrador." The work is otherwise entirely in native language. Not listed in Sabin. D&M 3508.