Item Info

Creation Date: 1/11/1810
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 677
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; ink
Transcription:

David Schmetzer \ Sein Neues \ Testament
Geschrieben den 11ten tag Jenner \ Im Jahr 1810
Das Neue Testament unsers \ Herrn Jesu Christ nach der deutschen \ uebersetzung Martin Luthers \ Mit kurzem Inhalt eines jeden Capitels \ und vollständiger Anweisung gleicher \ Schriftstellen Wie auch aller Sonn= und \ Festtagigen Evangelien und Episteln.

Translation:

David Schmetzer’s New Testament
Written the 11th day of January in the year 1810.
The New Testament of our Lord Jesus Christ in the German translation by Martin Luther, with short summaries of each chapter and complete notes to parallel passages, as well as the Gospels and Epistles for all Sundays and festivals.

Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-lettered. The item is dvided into three sections by borders. The text in Fraktur and German script is in the upper two sections. In the lower portion are several flowers, including two tulips. In the upper right area is a flower and a triangular shape. The entire item is framed by a decorative border. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Germantaun: Michael Billmeyer, 1808).   (PA GER Germantown 1808 B471)

Associated Names: Schmetzer, David
Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Image Dimensions Width: 16.2 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-1014
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener