Martin Luther Colloquia oder Tischreden Reformation Christianity Portrait 1581

Description: lib An opportunity to acquire an early edition of Martin Luther's writings, printed not long after his passing. Martin Luther was the father of the religious Reformation in Europe and the first to translate the Bible into vernacular German, i.e. the German of everyday people. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Colloquia oder Tischreden Doctorts, Martin Lutheri. Leipzig: Jacob Berwaldts Erben, M. D. LXXXI.Loosely translates as Conversations Over Dinner (or Table Talk) by Martin Luther. Printed in Leipzig (Germany/Deutschland) by Jakob Berwald Erben, 1581. Essentially a compilation of Luther's conversations presumably about religion and the future of the Protestant churches. (According to research, the first edition was 1566; this may be the third fourth.) Size, Binding: Large chunky folio, measuring 12 x 8 x 3" (30 1/2 x 20 x 8 cm), in dark brown thin leather over cardboard. Probably bound circa 1850 with the corner ornaments, end-papers are definitely 19th century, The text is complete with a an appendix at the end. Collation: (pagination is by leaf) Blank, Title Page, probably a Dedication, Historica Oratio (probably a sermon), Prophetic Sermon by Martin Luther, Contents, Main Text with Woodcut Portrait of Luther, paginated by leaf 1-494 (988 pages in the modern sense), Appendix. Complete Condition: Generally in good+ to very good- condition. The binding is holding barely, may need a rebound at some point, hinges fragile. Boards are intact but worn. Typical age-toning and some bookworm holes, one in the middle for several signatures, but small. Priced to sell. A nice folio edition of the so-called Table-Talk Conversations of Martin Luther. This work was first published about 20 years after Luther's passing, and this edition about 35 years after. By this time the religious wars of Germany were ending, except in the Netherlands, and other monarchs such as Queen Elizabeth I were Protestant. NOTE: The pictures are of the actual item for sale. (The picture are NOT stock photos.) IMPORTANT NOTE: All sales are generally FINAL. I do NOT accept returns because of buyer's remorse, "it was a gift but the recipient already had it", or "I found the same book(s) at a better price". I am not selling new items to compete with other retailers. Returns are only accepted because of significant discrepancies regarding edition and/or condition of which I try to be very thorough in researching the edition/printing as well as describing ALL condition issues. So make sure you're 100% positive you desire one of my items before making a purchase. Shipping: Free domestic US shipping in large flat-rate box. $110 UK and international. NOTE on FEEDBACK: If you have problem with an order for any reason, please contact me before leaving feedback! 99% of the time we can resolve the problem. It is much more difficult to change feedback once left. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 675 USD

Location: Oakland, California

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