Dr. Martin Luther - Die Bibel - 1840

Plus 253 pages New Testament

Leather-bound Bible with a gold-embossed cover, initials 'C.C.K. M.E.T.' and date '1841'

This Bible dates from 1841, a time when personalized Bibles with elaborate gold tooling were regarded as precious family heirlooms. The splendid decoration with Greek meander patterns, floral motifs and a crown, as well as the engraved initials, suggest a wealthy, possibly noble owner. Such Bibles were often made for special occasions such as weddings, confirmations, or baptisms and passed down through generations.