-Swedish Bible*

B, 1778 Swedish Bible

Notes: This Bible was printed in Sweden during the 18th century, typically known as the Gustav Vasa Bible or "Gustav Vasas Bibel." The translation was heavily influenced by Martin Luther's German Bible and was originally commissioned by King Gustav I of Sweden in the 16th century. This 1778 edition reflects the language and orthographic standards of its time, and would have been used both for personal devotion and public worship. 

Description: Worn leather covering over wooden cover and spine, cracking where leather is breaking away from the wood along spine, bottom front cover, lower right hand corner of front cover, and left hand side of back cover. Binding comes away up to a half inch from the bottom. Three edge imprint fading on top but in fine condition on the side and wonderful condition on the bottom. Missing brass clasp to secure the covers with cracking damage on the back cover around brass buttons which still remain. Browning pages within with minor abrasions on few edges. A dozen or so small ink stains on the right hand side of first page. Hand written calligraphy signatures on front and back inside cover as well as final page.