Nbay psalm book auction

The bay psalm book is a metrical psalter first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts. Walford, and charles marriott, and it provides notes throughout each volume. Bay psalm book auction smashes record for print book with. Bay psalm book, published in 1640s, sets new world record. In november 20, philanthropist david rubenstein purchased this copy of the bay psalm book at auction. Sims psalmes answer saleroom prayers antiques trade gazette. Sothebys auction house in manhattan, one of the 11 surviving copies of the bay psalm book, the first book printed in english in america and.

Lynd ward the auction of the masterpiece from gods man. Shurtleff, a boston physician, politician he was elected mayor in 1867, and book collector, proposed an exchange of books to loring lathrop, one of the deacons of old south. Let bidding begin for the bay psalm book from 1640 the new. What is this world coming to if youre interested in this goofy hippieera artifact, you can check out the listing at live auctioneers. New york, 12 april 20 on 26 november 20, sothebys new york will auction one of the finest surviving copies of the bay psalm book the first book printed in what is now the united states of america.

The bay psalm book was the standard psalm and hymn book for englishspeaking american christians until about 1762, after which it was superceded by the newengland psalter, and brady and tates new version of the psalms sabin 66441. Autographed portrait of jesus goes up for auction dangerous. Winner of stephen king auction has family connection to maines horror master. It was the first time in more than sixtysix years that a copy of this rare book was sold on the open market. Introduction to the exposition of the book of psalms.

I am very desirous of obtaining one of the duplicate copies of the old bay psalm book belonging to the old south library, having a strong. A tiny book of psalms, printed in colonial america in 1640. Pasteur, considered a founder of the science of microbiology, inquires of an unnamed friend about the arrival of a ship bearing a crew sick with yellow fever. Those people who argue that print is dead just dont understand the business model. Prophecies taken from the bible, especially the book of revelation, are alleged to allude to events ranging from the boer war, first and second world war, the united nations, northern and. Scp auctions is honored to represent the red auerbach estate, said scp auctions president david kohler. Front and rear numerals and rear kemp name identifiers have been applied in whiteongreen tackle twill. Nov 25, 20 today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. Down east homes to be kept warm by sale of rare, signed stephen king book. The whole booke of psalmes, or the bay psalm book, as it is now known, is expected to sell for. This 1969 autographed portrait of jesus signed with love, j is going up for auction on august 17, at 8. The 1640 cambridge, massachusetts, whole booke of psalmes, or bay psalm book.

They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. This devotional, focusing on the spiritual, physical, and scientific dimensions of the psalms, starts with the conviction that the bible is a supernaturallytransmitted collection of the. The holy bible, containing the old and new testament. First edition of the second bible in english printed in america. Showcases a fountain pen with the words god bless america flowing from the tip of the pen. Psalm book sets record at auction 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. Bay psalm book, first book printed in america, sells for.

Sale of rare, signed stephen king book to help those in. Awesome framed, matted, signed and numbered god bless america print by bob holloway. Today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. Take advantage of our high resolution images and videos to place bids up until the live event, and then continue to bid during the heritage live auction event, including live streaming. Nov 16, 20 but the bay psalm book, as it is known, has a special place in bibliophiles hearts, so much so that michael inman, the curator of rare books at the new york public library, said the auction was. It was the first book printed in british north america. Printed in 1606 by valentine sims of london and in a contemporary limp vellum binding with gilt armorials to the covers, the little 12mo volume shown above combines the kings psalmes with the queens prayers of meditations. Census of copies of the bay psalm book, with provenance. Most dependable dealers and auction houses will stand by their waresforever.

Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The translations are not particularly polished, and not one has remained in use, although some of the tunes to which they were sung have survived for instance, old 100th. The first book printed in british north america is expected to set a world record at auction. Buy religious books for sale at auction invaluable. It contains psalms and spiritual songs followed closely by the puritans. Our botanica offers over 10,000 religious and spiritual products. Isaiah thomas 2017 nba allstar game eastern conference. The psalms in it are metrical translations into english. Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. Craghan is professor emeritus of religious studies at st. Auerbach is among the greatest legends in professional basketball history, and this auction is a remarkable opportunity for collectors and fans to celebrate his legacy. This copy, bound in black leather with a zipper protecting the inner pages, was gifted to prince by a witness in the uk while attending a service at a kingdom hall.

On display here we have a handsome home white mesh seattle supersonics official gameused jersey from shawn kemp for the 199394 season. Rarest american book at auction fine books and collections. Book published in 1640 sets a record at auction the new york. The price of rare religious books is steadily climbing, often bringing millions at auction houses. A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus, creation and blessing. The bay psalm book was the first english book printed in america before america became an independent nation from englandonly 20 years after the pilgrims landed. The congregationalist puritans who emigrated to massachusetts bay in search of religious freedom quickly set about to translate and produce a version of the book of psalms that was a. The most expensive book sold at auction the bay psalm book. Rare bay psalm book goes on view at sothebys the new york.

Welcome to psalms books, inc the goal of our nonprofit organization is to mentor, train, and educate through writing, publishing, and seminarsconferences, to bring transformation in relational and economic conditions in deprived communities and individuals. The copy i purchased was originally from the boston mass area and was bought around 1924 before it ended up in a library. Godfrey selig the secret of the psalms memphis conjure. A complete book of esther from the gutenberg bible led the auction.

Huntington to display rare tome this file photo provided by sothebys and taken in new york shows what the auction house describes as the worlds most. A year after its 1929 publication, the american publisher, the print connoisseur gained permission to print a number of lynd kendall wards engravings directly from their original blocks. The bay psalm book is a religious and cultural manifesto of the puritan fathers and a towering icon of the founding of the united states. A unique and rare piece with evident wear and faint er initials on the top portion of the glove. Later edition of the bay psalm book bay psalm book. Description louis pasteur autograph letter signed l. Very scarce first edition paperback of the prophecies of \siener van rensburg\, a modernday nostradamus, with some bw photos of the man and his family. Prince personally owned travel bible music memorabilia. Godfrey seligs translation of a key fragment of the practical kabala allows the reader to fully utilize the psalms and prayers as they were meant to be used. Jack kirbys gods signed print group communicators unlimited. Rubenstein of the carlyle group, an investment firm in washington. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. It is the book i was trained with and will recommend to anyone who asks the psalms of the king james bible are the keys to communicating with god through prayer. Biblical reflections on serving the physically and mentally impaired.

This copy, bound in black leather with a zipper protecting the inner pages, was gifted to prince by a witness in the uk while. Printed in 1640, its considered to be the first book. Dec 10, 2009 most dependable dealers and auction houses will stand by their waresforever. The nba and meigray are proud to offer fans and collectors across the globe the opportunity to own a piece of history. Let bidding begin for the bay psalm book from 1640 the. According to msn, one of the 11 surviving copies of the. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Balduup, honir, sigurd, and heimdall, each handsigned best wishes jack kirby in black marker. Details our 19 june sale of fine books and manuscripts, including americana will feature incunabula from the jewish theological seminary, including a complete book of esther from the gutenberg bible, 1455. 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. For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in publick and private, especially in newengland. Personal memorabilia of boston celtics legend arnold red.

Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, of the old and new testament. They recapitulate and focus the experiences of augustines personal life, his theological reflections, and his pastoral concerns as bishop of hippo. Other auerbach items included in the april 2011 auction include. Jack kirbys gods signed print group communicators unlimited, 1972. Offered is a jc higgins preacher roe store model glove. Lynd wards original wood engraving, the auction of the masterpiece hails from his first novel without words, gods man. But the bay psalm book, as it is known, has a special place in bibliophiles hearts, so much so that michael inman, the curator of rare books at the new york public library, said the auction was. The first edition of the bay psalm book was printed. All auctions until further notice will be online and phone bidding only.

He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. 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. The buyer of the bay psalm book, as it is known, was david m. Nov 27, 20 psalm book sets record at auction 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. The book was part of the printed and manuscript americana auction lot. Fine books and manuscripts, including americana sothebys. Oct 05, 2009 the bay psalm book was the first english book printed in america before america became an independent nation from englandonly 20 years after the pilgrims landed. 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. A 1984 printing of the new world translation of the holy scriptures, the holy bible published by the watch tower bible and tract society, and used by the jehovahs witnesses church. Augustines expositions on the book of psalms 6 vols. Rare bay psalm book goes on view at sothebys the new. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. As part of this years season of giving, the nba, in partnership with spalding, will conduct our inaugural nba cares snowflake auction to raise money for nba cares partners. Rubensteins copy, which has been rebound, is complete and one of the six copies that includes the original title page.