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Marbled paper over boards with leather spine and corners. Museum has volume 2 only of the original set. " . . . executed for the American Bible Society under the direction of S. G. Howe. at the institution for the blind, Boston. S.P. Ruggles artist. 1841." Contents: Acts through Revelation. Samuel Gridley Howe reported in 1836 that the entire New Testament was in press. It was being embossed with aid from the American Bible Society ($1200), the Massachusetts Bible Society ($1000), Ladies Bible Society ($800), and an individual donor ($250). In 1842, the entire Bible was completed, condensed to eight volumes, and sold at cost at $20 per set.
New Testament of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ [Boston line letter] - Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Title page of Bible

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