[History of Boerne's Rare 1614 Low German Bible]

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A short guide about a Low German Lutheran Bible from 1614, which includes the book's history, the backgrounds of those involved in its creation, the mysteries surrounding the book, and the repairs done on it. A timeline summarizing the history of the book is also included on the back of the guide.

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1 pamphlet (4 p.) : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm., folded to 22 x 14 cm.

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Edmonds, Bettie Creation Date: Unknown.

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A short guide about a Low German Lutheran Bible from 1614, which includes the book's history, the backgrounds of those involved in its creation, the mysteries surrounding the book, and the repairs done on it. A timeline summarizing the history of the book is also included on the back of the guide.

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1 pamphlet (4 p.) : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm., folded to 22 x 14 cm.

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Edmonds, Bettie. [History of Boerne's Rare 1614 Low German Bible], pamphlet, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth836030/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.

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