Billmeyer Michael (17 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 4th. [Early Pennsylvania German Lutheran Hymnal] Lacks front board. [12], 327, 23 pages : Frontispiece portrait of Luther; 17 cm. Foxing, staining, spotting throughout. *Sold with all faults*.

Full Leather. Condition: G to G+. No Jacket. Reprint. 602 pp + 80 p register ( index ), the book and contents are clean and solid, the pages have foxing and the front endpaper has 9/6 inked on it, the 2 leather clasps are solid and usable, the binding appears to be original and has some light wear, a very solid and usable book.

Leather. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Original binding, hinges cracked, rear cover has been reinforced where the leather has cracked by cloth, typical of homemade repairs in the nineteenth century. Edges and corners are rubbed. Foxing throughout, water stained the first 25 pages. This is one Lutheran biblet that clearly has had considerable use. The Germantown publications are scarce. Photograph on request. Priced as is.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [Early 19th Century Pennsylvania German Psalter, Hymnal] Bound in contemporary leather. Binding solid. Minor cover wear, corners worn. 71, [1], 300, [8] p., 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 17 cm. Printed in two columns. Small hole in the last three leaves.

Leatherbound. Condition: Very good. Third printing. 40, 412, [20], 21, [1] p. 18 cm. Engraved frontispiece and headpiece. Full leather with working metal clasps. Leather in lower clasp starting to split. Wear to boards and edges. A few spots on pages. Third printing, after the first in 1803, of the first Mennonite hymnal printed in the US. The Psalms were translated and paraphrased under the supervision of the Franconia Mennonite Conference for the use of eastern Pennsylvania Mennonites. Music is present in the first section but most of the volume is text.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [Early 19th Century Pennsylvania German Psalter, Hymnal] Bound in contemporary leather. Good binding and cover. Brass tipped leather claps. 2 pages lea., 148, [8], 585, [9], 26 pages : frontispiece ; 17 cm. Pages are clean and unmarked. Early signatures of John Philip Bucher, 1814, 1826 etc. Bucher wrote his name on the end and title pages 11 times. Compiled from songs and paraphrases by Lobwasser and Spreng.-see Vorbericht.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [18th Century Pennsylvania German Psalter: German-language hymnal, Early Mennonite] Bound in contemporary leather over wooden boards. Chipping, with minor loss to spine leather. Leather clasps, with brass hooks. [6], 572, [24], 21, [1] pages. Early ownership signatures from 1802. Evans 31816. "The larger Psalterspiel of which the second edition appeared in 1729 in Schaffhausen, contained 1047 hymns on 849 pages. Of these a selection was published as the small Psalterspiel mainly for the use of the 'Inspired' . The American reprint became quite popular with some sects, Dunkers, Mennonites, etc., as is evidenced by the numerous editions of the book (1744, 1760, 1764, 1777, 1781, 1795, 1797, 1813, 1829). (My ancestors (Rittenhouse family) made the paper for this book at their papermill in Rittenhousetown, Wissahickon, PA.).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [Billmeyer Imprint, Pennsylvania German Hymnal] Contemporary leather. Binding solid. 585, [9], 26pp. Lacks claps. Lacks rear blank page. Some light creases. "Sowohl fur privat und Hausandachten, als auch fur den offentlichen Gottesdienst enthalten sind. Nebst einem Anhang des Heydelbergischen Catechismus, wie auch erbauliche Gebater. Nach einem Synodal Schluss zusammengetragen und eingerichtet".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. [18th Century German-American Pennsylvania Printing] Hardcover. Rebound in modern cloth. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. xiv, 120 pages : illustrations. Contains some poetry. Printer's device on t.p. "Enthaltend: Das ABC, nebst vielen Arten Buchstabir-und Leseubungen -- Eine Anweisung das Deutsche recht zu lernen, mit einem kurzen Unterricht vom Schreiben und Rechnen -- Etliche angenehme und lehrreiche ErzaÌhlungen, Fabeln mit Kupfern, und poetische StuÌcke -- Eine kurze Erdbeschreibung, und ein sinnreiches Bild vor dem Buche.".

HARD BACK BROWN. Condition: good. Translation of title from German: The new and improved book of Hymns, which contains the psalms of David along with a collection of old and new witty songs, both for private and home devotions. Contemporary full calf with two clasps and six spine compartments between raised bands. Blind-ruled borders on boards. All page edges sprinkled red. Printed two columns. Wood engraved head and tail pieces. Front cover is detached, tanned, foxing, soiling, torn spine, no markngs DATE PUBLISHED: 1799 EDITION: 585.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Achte und vermehrte Auflage. 12mo. pp. [12], 564, [12]. With index of songs at the back. In the original calf over boards with metal hinges and leather clasp. The clasp is detached, boards are rubbed and lightly stained, pages are toned with a few corners dog-eared, endpapers are darkened and chipped, a bump to the fore-edge with associated small tear to the title page and first three text pages, a good only sound copy. Gerhardt Tersteegen was a popular German Pietist and poet noted for his use of free verse; and one of the most important German hymn writers of the 18th century. His *Spiritual Flower Garden for Ardent Souls*, first published in 1729, consists of spiritual lyrics, meditations, and hymns. A scarce early American edition, printed by Michael Billmeyer at Germantown. *Evans* 38615.

Pennsylvania imprint. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked leather with raised bands. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Two metal and leather clasps, one only remains. Head and tail pieces. Ex-libris copy with bookplate attached. Lacks leaf H5 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 539 pages; Description: 539 p. : 18 cm. Subjects: Bible, N. T. 3 Kg.

Pennsylvania imprint. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked leather with raised bands. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Two metal and leather clasps, one only remains. Head and tail pieces. Ex-libris copy with bookplate attached. Lacks leaf H5 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 539 pages; Description: 539 p. : 18 cm. Subjects: Bible, N. T. 1 Kg.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1828 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 514 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 514 Language: German.

Germantown, Pennsylvania: Michael Billmeyer, 1793. Small folio, 4-pages. Printed in double columns. Provenance: "Godfrey Richter" above masthead. Expert tissue mends; very good. This rare issue of Die Germanfauner Zeitung, a bi-weekly publication, is dedicated almost exclusively to covering Philadelphia's devastating Yellow Fever epidemic in the fall of 1793. The cover story begins with the title, "Kurze jedoch gegruendete Nachricht von dem in den Monaten August, September und October, 1793, in der Stadt Philadelphia herrschend gewesenen sogenannten Gelben Fieber" ("Brief but well-founded report on the so-called Yellow Fever epidemic that prevailed in the city of Philadelphia during the months of August, September, and October 1793"). Following the report on the calamity, a detailed list of the deceased appears, organized by religious affiliation (Germans, Lutherans, Jews, Baptists, Quakers, Seceders, Moravians, etc.) and burial locations in Philadelphia and its suburbs. Most remarkably, the broadside features a long hymn-like poem of multiple six-line stanzas reflecting on the epidemic as divine judgment: ""Pennsylvania! [Pennsylvania!] Dein Volk ist da, [Your people are here,] Es sind nicht verschonet, [They are not spared,] Es sind überall bedrohet, [They are threatened everywhere,] Gott, hilf uns in deiner Barm, [God, help us in Your mercy,] Die Angst treibt Jedermann. [Fear drives everyone.]"" Written in response to Governor Mifflin's proclamation for a day of prayer and thanksgiving on December 12, 1793, the meditation addresses Philadelphians and Pennsylvanians directly. It interprets the Yellow Fever outbreak as a consequence of sin, pride, greed, and neglect of Christian duty. Drawing heavily on biblical imagery, the poet warns that only repentance and a return to faith can avert further judgment. The poem concludes with an urgent plea for God's mercy: to spare Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, preserve their bread and peace, and renew the people in humility and righteousness. Published just outside of Philadelphia, the epidemic's epicenter, by Michael Billmeyer, the leading German printing establishment in the area, this coverage by the Die Germanfauner Zeitung would have strongly resonated with its German-American readership. It offered vital information on the epidemic's impact along with spiritual reflections on the crisis. Brigham located just four surviving issues from 1793 after July 16, all dated in December: the 10th, 17th, and 24th. Billmeyer's paper likely suspended operations during the Yellow Fever epidemic, and this issue was possibly the first published in its aftermath. Ref. Brigham, C.S., History and Bibliography of American Newspapers 16901820, II:852. Note: One John Godfrey Richter is noted to have established a private German school in Philadelphia circa 1763. He, or a descendant, may have been the subscriber whose name appears on this issue.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1828. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - German, Pages: : - 514, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 514 514.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1795. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - German, Pages: : - 744, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 744 744.