1911 Die Bibel German Holy Scripture Martin Luther Bible Canstein Milwaukee WI

Very Good Condition!

Beautiful antique 1911 edition of "Die Bibel" (The Holy Scripture) containing both the Old and New Testaments, featuring the historic German translation by Dr. Martin Luther. This specific volume is the 1216th edition published by the renowned Canstein Bible Institute (Cansteinschen Bibel-Anstalt) in Halle, Germany, and carries a historic local stamp on the title page from the Northwestern Publishing House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Title: Die Bibel (The Bible / Holy Scripture - Old and New Testaments)

  • Translation: Dr. Martin Luther (German translation)

  • Publisher: Druck und Verlag der v. Cansteinschen Bibel-Anstalt (Halle a. d. S.)

  • US Distributor Stamp: Northwestern Publishing House (Milwaukee, Wis.)

  • Publication Year: 1911 (1216. Auflage / Edition)

  • Language: German (Fraktur / Gothic script)

  • Binding: Hardcover, dark brown/black leather or textured cloth with ornate gilt/gold embossed borders and a central cross. Spine features gilt lettering and decorative accents.

  • Edge Decoration: Full gilt page edges.

  • Features: Frontispiece portrait illustration of Martin Luther with facsimile signature.

  • Approximate Dimensions: * Length: ~6.5 inches

    • Width: ~4.5 inches

    • Thickness: ~1.5 inches