Philadelphia, 11 August, 1782. Sir, Various inducements have led me to print a neat and correct edition of the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, which, I expect, will be ready for sale by the beginning of October.

People / Organizations

• Robert Aitken (Author)

Imprint

[Philadelphia: Printed by Robert Aitken, 1782]

Publication year

1782-1782

ESTC No.

W1198

Grub Street ID

321214

Description

[2]leaves ; 24 cm

Note

Soliciting subscribers "in favour of this first edition of the Bible, in the English language, ever printed in America ..". Signed: R. Aitken.

Followed by "Prices of Aitken's edition of the Bible" and a specimen page of text.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? (versos blank)