1663 ELIOT INDIAN BIBLE (ORIGINAL LEAF & FIRST EDITION) FIRST BIBLE PRINTED IN AMERICA - RARE Start Price USD 1,900.00 Current Price USD 1,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 05, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location Hagerstown, Maryland See more about '1663 ELIOT INDIAN BIBLE (ORIGINAL LEAF & FIRST EDITION)' Description An Original leaf from the1663  Eliot Indian Bible, first Bible printed in America,MAMUSSE WUNNEETUPANATAMWE UP-BIBLUM GODThe Eliot Indian Bible, first Bible printed in AmericaCambridge: Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson, 1663The first Bible to be printed in America, the first seal of the Massachusetts colony included the picture of a native American speaking the words "Come and help us" (from Acts 16:9). Sharing the Gospel with the natives was an early aim of the colony. John Eliot, pastor in Roxbury, Massachusetts, especially concentrated on learning Algonquian and developing a written language for the natives. In 1663, he printed the Indian Bible. The actual printing of the Bible took three years, printing one page a week.Page: 5 5/8 X 7 7/16 inches; text: 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 inchesRandom Page Selection From Our Collection Accompanied with - Certificate of Authenticity from the Christian Heritage Museum SHIPPING: High bidder pays $6.95 shipping and secure packaging for all 50 US States and Territories. Additional overseas fee apply. Our products are securely shipped in sturdy packages via USPS. Priority mail. We accept Pay-Pal, Visa, Master Card Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, and Personal Checks (will ship after check clears). Question please call toll free 877-313-9002 or e-mail us at info@historicprints.com or info@ChristianHeritageMuseum.com Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!