Book believed to be first one printed in the us sells for. In fact, the right firstedition book might just offer the biggest roi of any collectors item. Entertainment, events, lifestyle, news, fashion, beauty, politics, inspiration, p. The book has not appeared at auction since 1947, when it. Most expensive printed book guinness world records. The elder scrolls online summerset official collectors edition guide. Its sale set a record for a book sold at auction, sothebys said. Yet god remains in charge, and our hope for all things to be put right rests. A tiny book of psalms from 1640, believed to be the first book printed in what is now the united states, sold for just under 14. Some sources, including jewish midrash traditions, suggest the fivefold division is based on the five books of the torah genesis to deuteronomy.
The final verse of each concluding psalm includes either praise the lord. The most expensive printed book sold at auction will go on display to the public after the buyer pledged to lend it to libraries across the us before putting it on permanent loan at one of them. We suffer, and we cannot shield those we love from suffering. With only 118 copies in existence, of which 108 copies are possessed by museums and libraries, birds of america, authored by james audubon widely considered to be the most expensive book in the world. Also, an original tower of david colored drawing in nice frame needs a backing though. When the righteous cry out for help, the lord hears them. Just 1,700 copies were produced by the residents of the massachusetts bay colony. The translation of biblical psalms the bay psalm book was printed by puritan settlers in cambridge, massachusetts in 1640 and sold at a onelot auction in just minutes by. The most expensive book sold at auction the bay psalm book. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. Census of copies of the bay psalm book, with provenance. The bay psalm book, which was printed in massachusetts in 1640, is one of 11 remaining copies of a translated version of the book of psalms.
Yet another heartshaped diamond shows up high up on our list of the most expensive diamonds auctioned in. Bay psalm book wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The whole book of psalms, 1662 by thomas sternhold, john hopkins, etc. The preface of the bay psalm book, believed to be the first book ever printed in the united states. The bay psalm book is believed to be the first book printed in what is. Each of these five books or sections of psalms ends with a doxology or a song of praise. The whole book of psalms, 1662 third floor rare books. Its english translation in the king james version of the bible 1611, from which this edition is reprinted complete and unabridged, is an exceptionally beautiful and stirring one, long regarded as a classic of. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. Walford, and charles marriott, and it provides notes throughout each volume with logos bible software, these valuable volumes are enhanced by cuttingedge.
The first edition of the bay psalm book was printed. Augustines expositions on the book of psalms 6 vols. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. The book of psalms is shared by all sections of judaism and christianity, and is fundamental to both christian and jewish liturgies. The bay psalm book is the first book ever to be printed on the territory of the united states. New york rns on a dark, damp and expensive tuesday night at sothebys auction house in manhattan, one of the 11 surviving copies of the bay psalm book, the first book and the first book of scripture printed in english in america, was sold for the highest price ever recorded for a print book in open sale. But as limited as this selection is, sarna is able to introduce us to a good range of biblical themes and to equip us to continue our exploration of the psalms on our own. Philanthropist david rubenstein purchased one of 11 surviving copies. Psalms the book of psalms the king james version old. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and.
The psalms are poetic, passionate, heartfelt, spiritual. Yet another heartshaped diamond shows up high up on our list of the most expensive diamonds auctioned in the world. In his expositions on the book of psalms, augustine of hippo provides a vivid and compelling exploration of the psalms, with the beautiful humanity that characterizes his work this six volume collection was translated by e. Printed in 1640, its considered to be the first book. The volume is in good condition bound in full blindruled reversecalf, with gilt armorial, with the name ashbridge on each board, and with the leaf edges red speckled. New york, ny, usa a 1640 book of psalms known as the first book published in the u. Nov 27, 20 a tiny book of psalms from 1640, believed to be the first book printed in what is now the united states, sold for just under 14. Believed to be the first book published in the us, the work has become the most expensive printed book after it was auctioned. Externally the binding is largely torn up, with most leather on the rear board gone. The auction totaled over one million dollars, and sold 98%.
Many collections preceded this final compilation of. Top decorative art lots sold at auction in 20 artnet news. Book 4 of psalms places the brokenness of the worldincluding human mortalityin the context of gods sovereignty. When it was sold in november 20, it broke the records as the most expensive american book ever. None of us is able to make our own lifelet alone the whole worldas it should be. Sold at a sothebys auction, this fantastic collection of u. The book sold at sothebys was one of 11 surviving copies, and was purchased by american businessman david rubenstein. Believed to be the first book published in the us, the work has become the. It contains psalms and spiritual songs followed closely by the puritans. The top lot was mayas quilt of life, 1989, a vibrant story quilt by faith ringgold, commissioned by oprah for dr. Overall, psalms is the book of the old testament with the most hebrew manuscripts available for research, indicating its enduring popularity among both jews and christians.
Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. The bay psalm book sets world record at auction us news. Psalms 107150 it is uncertain why psalms is divided into five books. Sarnas book consists of a short introduction 20 pages and commentary on a mere ten psalms 1, 8, 19, 15, 24, 30, 48, 82, 93, and 94. Bay psalm book project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The division of the psalms is not based on authorship or chronology, as several authors. King james version includes all 150 psalms of the holy bible. Twelve tribes are represented in pewter, displayed in a frame. Book published in 1640 sets a record at auction the new york. New songs inspired by the psalms 150 records, 2005, sing unto the lord. The first book printed in what is now the united states, a copy of the bay psalm book was sold by sothebys in manhattan on tuesday for just.
It is a collection of translations of biblical psalms by the congregationalist puritans who emigrated to massachusetts bay. In the american book prices database, it is easy to find a similar example of this bible that sold in 2010 for approx. Abraham lincoln signed manuscript page comes from an autograph book that belonged to linton j. Therefore, when looking for an accurate appraisal, most serious dealers turn to the auction records as a benchmark.
A tiny book of psalms, printed in colonial america in 1640 when digital referred to nothing more than fingers and toes has been sold for about. We started the 201516 auction season on a high note by handling the art collection of maya angelou on september 15, 2015. The book was part of the printed and manuscript americana auction lot. Whitney had no response, the hammer came down in favor of fleming, and he carried the bookthe most expensive ever sold at auctionback to rosenbachs shop at 15 east 51st street. Get the best deals on 16 rpm speed vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at.