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 southern rhodesia, black government, germany, european political affairs, etc. It is believed that there are currently just 11 copies of the bay psalm book in existence and these are distributed around universities in the united states, such as yale and harvard, and in libraries including the new york public library. Bostons old south church sold the bay psalm book from its collection to cover the cost of. Psalms 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. That recordsetting figure dwarfed the auction prices that other great books achieved at the time. The rare bay psalm book is the first book ever written and printed in what is now the united states. According to msn, one of the 11 surviving copies of the. The last time a bay psalm book appeared at auction was in 1947. At the time this was also the highest price paid anywhere for a. Believed to be the first book published in the us, the work has become the. The psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, of the old and new testament. It was a perfect copy of the first edition of this little book and was sold at public auction in new york.
At the time this was also the highest price paid anywhere for a book in the english language. It is also the most expensive book ever sold at auction. 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. Psalms chapter 91 original 1611 kjv king james version. 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. Psalm book believed to be the first book ever published in the u. After the first psalm declares happy the man who takes delight in the law of jehovah, the second leads right into the kingdom theme.
Q2r from the bay psalm book remaining at the old south church, showing the unique reading in psalm 69, verse 23 see page 39. For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in publick and private, especially in newengland. The bay psalm book is believed to be the first book printed in what is. This edition presents the new jps translation, based on the original hebrew text, as well as the entire range of psalms interpretation and modern linguistic scholarship. A book with ties to the salem witch trials sold at auction last week for more than five times what auctioneers had expected. Bay psalm book sold december 4, 20 rns1nov20 for the first time since 1947, and only the second time since the nineteenth century, a copy of. Psalms 35, 7, 12, and 17, for example, are petitions for deliverance from enemies. The first book printed in what later became the united states of america is expected to set a world record at auction on tuesday. The book in question is one of the 1,700 copies printed in the year 1640 by the pilgrims who had come from england and settled in plymouth, massachusetts. Courtesy, houghton library, harvard university vault stc 2738 3. 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. Old south church copy of the bay of psalms being sold at auction in november 20. However, the psalms are popular for private devotion among many protestants and still used in. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this.
Trending 17 dead, including one rcmp officer, after shooting spree in portapique, n. Those people who argue that print is dead just dont understand the business model. The bay psalm book, believed to be the first book published in what became the u. Rubensteins copy, which has been rebound, is complete and one of the six copies that includes the original title page. A tiny book of psalms, printed in colonial america in 1640. Read psalms 19 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Believed to be the first book published in the us, the work has become the most expensive printed book after it was auctioned. By the 20th century, they were mostly replaced by hymns in church services. The bay psalm book is the first book to be published in the us, one of only eleven surviving copies of the volume printed in cambridge, ma. Psalms the book of psalms the king james version old. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 4. Highlights from book one of psalms watchtower online. The auction for the copy of the whole booke of psalmes thats become known as the bay psalm book finally happened last week, and billionaire david m. You see the maturation in writing from her first book to this one.
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. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 19 and more. Nov 25, 20 today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. The first book printed in north america was a collection of psalm settings, the bay psalm book 1640. The psalms have long brought comfort to those who mourn and have helped us find the spiritual in everyday life. Later edition of the bay psalm book bay psalm book. Bay psalm book sold december 4, 20 rns1nov20 for the first time since 1947, and only the second time since the nineteenth century, a copy of the first book printed in america will be sold at auction. Nov 25, 20 the first book printed in what later became the united states of america is expected to set a world record at auction on tuesday.
In november 20, philanthropist david rubenstein purchased this copy of the bay psalm book at auction. Book published in 1640 sets a record at auction the new. Psalm 8 highlights jehovahs greatness in comparison with mans. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for psalms chapter 91. Census of copies of the bay psalm book, with provenance, sale. The bay psalm book is valued not only as an object of extreme. Rubenstein said, i appreciate the hard work of jim billington and the library of congress professionals in organizing this exhibition. A book of psalms which is amongst the first books ever printed in america is on the way to become the most expensive book ever sold. 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. Printed in 1640 by puritans in massachusetts, the bay psalm book. A book containing psalms and spiritual songs that was once owned by jonathan corwin, one of the judges in the salem witch trials, will go up for auction next week.
Let bidding begin for the bay psalm book from 1640 the new. The bay psalm book is a book of many firststhe first englishlanguage book in north america, the first book of american poetry, and the first instance in a long and vital history of printing in america. Rare bay psalm book goes on view at sothebys the new york. The five most expensive books ever sold at auction. Psalm book believed to be the first book ever published in. Walford, and charles marriott, and it provides notes throughout each volume.
Jun 15, 2007 from the introduction to the bay psalm book, 1640. The psalms in it are metrical translations into engli sh. The most expensive book sold at auction the bay psalm book. While many of todays top bible experts are predicting that russia, iran, turkey, libya, and several other countries are going to invade israel according to the prophecy in ezekiel 38, this timely book explains how psalm 83 occurs prior. The whole booke of psalmes, or the bay psalm book, as it is now known, is expected to sell for. It was the first time in more than sixtysix years that a copy of this rare book was sold on the open market. Printed in 1640, its considered to be the first book. The bay psalm book sets world record at auction us news. Book published in 1640 sets a record at auction the new york.
For me, i love my love is something that my teenaged self would have needed and a psalm for us is something for this point in my life. It was the first book printed in british north ameri ca. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The tran slations 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. 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. Bay psalm book auction smashes record for print book with. Today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. Augustines expositions on the book of psalms 6 vols. W4r from the harvard copy of the bay psalm book, showing a contemporary emendation to psalm 87, verse 6. The bay psalm book, which was auctioned tuesday at sothebys in new york city, set an auction record for a printed book, according to the. The bay psalm book is valued not only as an object of extreme rarity, but also as a symbol of a future nations identity.
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