1862 Confederate States Bible Imprint New Testament Start Price USD 5,250.00 Current Price USD 5,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 28, 2008 Location Hagerstown, Maryland See more about '1862 Confederate States Bible Imprint New Testament' Description 1862 Confederate States Bible Society New Testament First Edition Title: New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Publisher: Confederate States Bible Society, Augusta Georgia   Year: 1862   Condition: Pages intact, text appears complete.  Most pages have antique pencilled notes evidently from family members of the original owner.  There is also a family history on multiple pages (endpapers).    Inscriptions: Family history mentions Isaac A. Cox, Olaf Cox, Sarah A. Cox, Sarah Williams, Ed Williams, Jennie Cox, Elizabeth Mc___ (who married Isaac Cox in 1885).    Binding: Rebound in full-leather period style binding with raised bands on spine.  (The original publication, however, was done in paper covers.)   Description: Originally bound only in wraps, this Bible was the result of the formation and meeting of the Confederate States' Bible Society after a blockade keeping all Northern supplies from the Confederacy during the Civil War also diminished the supply of New Testaments.  Recognizing the importance of the Bible in their country--particularly Testaments for soldiers--the Confederate States' Bible Society stated, "To devise a plan for giving this Book of books to the world, is the object of our meeting....Let us...give the New Testament at least to our soldiers...Let us declare our will and purpose to co-operate with the other associations of Christendom in the work of printing, publishing and circulating the sacred Scriptures without note or comment; and may God speed the holy work and hasten the day when the Bible shall be the creed of every people, the text-book of every statesman, the constitution of every nation, the joy and excellency of the earth."  The proceedings of the society can be found online.  The Testament is thought to have been printed from the plates of the Tennessee Bible Society, but this is the first and only publication with the Confederate States Bible Society's imprint on the title SHIPPING: FREE shipping and secure packaging for all 50 US States and Territories. Additional overseas fee apply. Our products are securely shipped in sturdy packages via USPS Priority mail & FedEx. We accept Pay-Pal, Visa, Master Card. Question please call toll free 877-313-9002 or e-mail us at info@historicprints.com or info@ChristianHeritageMuseum.com The Christian Heritage Museum, houses original historical rare and antique Bibles, documents, autographed letters, sermons, manuscripts & art of the great Heroes of the Faith. Featuring Reformationist, Evangelist, Hymn Writers, Missionaries & renown men and women of God. Contact us at info@christianheritagemuseum.com or info@historicprints.com 14111 Pennsylvania AvenueHagerstown, Maryland 21742Direct – 240-313-9000Toll Free – 877-313-9002 Thank you for visiting our listings!             14111 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 • 877-313-9002 • info@christianheritagemuseum.com • info@historicprints.com Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!